Its long bloom period is heaviest in spring, and the 2-in. Among the numerous varieties are 'Album,' with white flowers, and G. s. striatum , a lower-growing form with pale pink flowers veined with red. Cranesbill works well as an edging, in front of borders and in casual plantings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates drought. Space plants 12 to 15 in.
Daylilies grow in large clumps of arching, sword-shaped leaves.
Funnel-shaped flowers 3 to 8 in. Hybrids grow 1 to 4 ft. tall. Daylilies are beautiful massed or planted in borders and casual gardens. They grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Most varieties prefer full sun, but grow in light shade.