Hemerocallis spp. Plant Care Reminders
DaylilyGeneral Information
Plant Care Instructions By Steve Brigham
In the inland areas of Southern California, daylilies are easy to grow as long as you give them good soil, plenty of water, and occasional feeding during the growing season. For the best-looking flowers, grow your plants in a little afternoon shade, and keep the humidity up around the plants with mulch and overhead sprinkling. The flowers on the fanciest new hybrids look their best when nighttime temperatures do not fall below 60 degrees F. -- often, the rebloom in July is much showier than the first bloom cycle of late May and June. Many gardeners like to make their own hybrid crosses and grow new plants from seed. Try it -- you may be surprised at the new flowers you'll create!


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These month by month plant care tasks are for plants in the following zones :
Sunset Zones :18, 19, 20, 21
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Plant Care Instruction
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- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
January1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.February1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.2. PruneRemove dead leaves and clean up plants in preparation for new spring growth.3. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs.4. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs.March1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. FertilizeFeed with an acid-type plant food, avoiding too much nitrogen (unless you want you bloom stalks to get extra-tall).4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.5. PruneRemove dead leaves and clean up plants in preparation for new spring growth.6. MulchMulch to conserve water use and keep soil moist.7. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs.8. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs.9. TransplantDig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.10. PropagatePropagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.April1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.4. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs.6. TransplantDig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.7. PropagatePropagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.May1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.4. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.June1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. FertilizeFeed with an acid-type plant food, avoiding too much nitrogen (unless you want you bloom stalks to get extra-tall).4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.5. PruneUnless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.6. MulchMulch to conserve water use and keep soil moist.7. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.8. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.July1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.4. PruneUnless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.5. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.7. HarvestHarvest ripe seed if you\'ve made your own hybrid crosses.August1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. Sow SeedsSow ripe seeds in potting soil in containers, covering with 1/2 inch of soil.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.5. PruneUnless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.6. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.8. TransplantDig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.9. PropagatePropagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.10. HarvestHarvest ripe seed if you\'ve made your own hybrid crosses.September1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. Sow SeedsSow ripe seeds in potting soil in containers, covering with 1/2 inch of soil.4. FertilizeFeed with an acid-type plant food, avoiding too much nitrogen (unless you want you bloom stalks to get extra-tall).5. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.6. PruneUnless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.7. MulchMulch to conserve water use and keep soil moist.8. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.9. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.10. TransplantDig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.11. PropagatePropagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.12. HarvestHarvest ripe seed if you\'ve made your own hybrid crosses.October1. BuyBuy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.2. PlantPlant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.3. Sow SeedsSow ripe seeds in potting soil in containers, covering with 1/2 inch of soil.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.5. PruneUnless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.6. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.7. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.8. TransplantDig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.9. PropagatePropagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.November1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods.2. Pest/Disease InspectionWatch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.3. Treat for Pest/DiseaseControl snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.December1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
January
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
February
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
March
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
April
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
May
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
June
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
July
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
August
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
September
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
October
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
November
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
December
Buy plants bare-root or in pots from specialty mail-order growers -- order early in the season to get the varieties you really want.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
March
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
April
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
May
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
June
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
July
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
August
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
September
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
October
Plant in a rich, well-drained soil (in full sun, but ideally with some afternoon shade). Plant in a wind-protected location with maximum humidity for the flowers to look their best.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
August
Sow ripe seeds in potting soil in containers, covering with 1/2 inch of soil.
September
Sow ripe seeds in potting soil in containers, covering with 1/2 inch of soil.
October
Sow ripe seeds in potting soil in containers, covering with 1/2 inch of soil.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Feed with an acid-type plant food, avoiding too much nitrogen (unless you want you bloom stalks to get extra-tall).
June
Feed with an acid-type plant food, avoiding too much nitrogen (unless you want you bloom stalks to get extra-tall).
September
Feed with an acid-type plant food, avoiding too much nitrogen (unless you want you bloom stalks to get extra-tall).
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Water regularly during dry periods.
February
Water regularly during dry periods.
March
Water regularly during dry periods.
April
Water regularly during dry periods.
May
Water regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.
June
Water regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.
July
Water regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.
August
Water regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.
September
Water regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.
October
Water regularly during dry periods. Overhead sprinkling will keep the humidity up for the best-looking flowers, but don\'t water at night while the buds are opening or the next day\'s flowers might be spotted.
November
Water regularly during dry periods.
December
Water regularly during dry periods.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
February
Remove dead leaves and clean up plants in preparation for new spring growth.
March
Remove dead leaves and clean up plants in preparation for new spring growth.
June
Unless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.
July
Unless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.
August
Unless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.
September
Unless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.
October
Unless you\'re saving the seeds, remove seed pods as they form to encourage more bloom. Remove old bloom stalks to keep plants looking tidy.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
March
Mulch to conserve water use and keep soil moist.
June
Mulch to conserve water use and keep soil moist.
September
Mulch to conserve water use and keep soil moist.
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
February
Watch for snails and slugs.
March
Watch for snails and slugs.
April
Watch for snails and slugs.
May
Watch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.
June
Watch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.
July
Watch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.
August
Watch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.
September
Watch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.
October
Watch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.
November
Watch for snails and slugs. Watch for daylily rust, which starts on the undersides of the leaves.
Treat for Pest/Disease
How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?
February
Control snails and slugs.
March
Control snails and slugs.
April
Control snails and slugs.
May
Control snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.
June
Control snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.
July
Control snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.
August
Control snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.
September
Control snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.
October
Control snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.
November
Control snails and slugs. If daylily rust is a problem, cut back and dispose of infected foliage.
Transplant
When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?
March
Dig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.
April
Dig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.
August
Dig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.
September
Dig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.
October
Dig and divide established clumps if desired. Cut back foliage and roots by half when you transplant.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
March
Propagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.
April
Propagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.
August
Propagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.
September
Propagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.
October
Propagate by division. Cut back foliage and roots when you transplant.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
July
Harvest ripe seed if you\'ve made your own hybrid crosses.
August
Harvest ripe seed if you\'ve made your own hybrid crosses.
September
Harvest ripe seed if you\'ve made your own hybrid crosses.
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