Daylilies Reign

This time of year, daylilies are showstoppers in the garden, and these are two of my favorites!  On the left is Rosy Returns, on the right is Stella de Oro.  I've had Stella for years, and she comes back reliably and blooms her head off in May and June, then continues to bloom here and there for months.  This is my first year to grow Rosy Returns, but the beautiful blooms have already made it a favorite, and I am hopeful for repeat performances from this one as well.  Stella actually started blooming in April, and Rosy Returns in May.

Dayliles are joy in the garden because they really require very little and give so much.  Just give them a sunny place, good drainage and a little water, and they will leaf out in March and stay with you all season.  Each bloom lasts for only a day, but they keep sending up more and more blooms, so plant one and enjoy the show!