Some states even use daylilies along the roadsides for there color as well as their ground-holding capabilities. One last unusual but true practical quality about daylilies is that all parts of the plant are edible. The flower petals can be put on salads or the unopened blooms can be fried. There are many other recipes for using daylilies. Planting Instructions Now that you have your new daylily home, it is time to plant it.
Daylilies prefer full sun for as much of the day as possible.
If the foliage of your plant has not been cut back, then cut it back to about 6 to 8 inches with a pair of scissors or a sharp knife. When a plant is dug up some of the roots are damaged, so the amount of foliage should also be reduced to lessen the amount of stress on the plant. First, dig a hole for your plant and break up the soil. The soil can be amended if you wish with some type of organic matter like shredded pine bark or rotted sawdust. Remember, if you use fresh organic matter like new sawdust, you will need to add some extra nitrogen to counter what the fresh organic matter will pull from your soil.