For Florida 1 Robert J. Black 2 Daylilies are among the most popular herbaceous perennials grown in Florida. These hardy, fleshy rooted plants are relatively free from serious pests, have a long blooming period and adapt well to home landscape plantings.
Plants are available in a wide variety of flower colors and growth habits.
The present flower color selection includes shades of yellow, orange, red, pink, purple and near-white. The modern varieties of daylilies have been developed from native Chinese species. Early settlers from Asia and Europe brought many of the original species with them to America. During the last 75 years, hybridizers in the United States and England have made great improvements in daylily varieties. The adaptability of daylilies to a variety of cultural conditions and their availability in a wide variety of flower colors and plant sizes make them well suited for landscape use.