The soft mounds of dark green strap-like leaves make impervious ground covers. An added bonus is that they've never been bothered by pests or disease in my garden. They tolerate the hottest summers and coldest winters. This is especially important in cold climates. In summer the plants get a sprinkle of rose food once in a while, but no special treatment.
New plants tend to be small their first year.
By the third year they are full-grown and producing like crazy. Most have heart-stopping color combinations. Once you've tried daylilies, you just might decide that a person can't have too many. Cathy has taught horticulture at the College of Southern Idaho, as well as a greenhouse management workshops. She is a graduate of Master Gardener programs at Washington State and Oregon State universities.