In addition to that huge number there are approaching 1,000 new introductions every year from commercial and amateur hybridizers. Unfortunately many of these introductions should not be introduced because they do not possess either enough distinction or merit. They only add to an already confusing array of choices. The American Hemerocallis Society has an awards system that attempts to recognize those cultivars that possess the greatest distinction and that exhibit good garden performance over a wide geographic area. Many of the cultivars we list are award winners and a number are recipients of the Stout Silver Medal, the highest honor a daylily can receive from the Hemerocallis Society.
Prices are a function of quality, distinction and rarity.
It may simply mean that it is more scarce and in demand from collectors. We would like to suggest, therefore, that you not use price as a guideline for quality as you peruse our catalog. All the daylilies we offer will do well in zones 7 and 8, and most will do well in zones 8 through 4. If you have a question about a particular cultivar's hardiness, E-mail us and we will give you an idea of how it should perform in your area. Daylilies are tough and can withstand a good deal of neglect.