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looking for "ditch lilies "

11 years ago

the orange day lilies often referred to as " ditch lilies" in the south , and here in the north are called or mistaken for tiger lilies , grow wild , roadside , so times found in old gardens ...I'm desperately looking for a small bit of tuber with fans attached. they aren't sold commercially. and I want something prolific and resilient . no yellow day lily hybrid will do. I want the height and grace of the common orange day lily. Can trade or compensate) - Amy . (amycogan1@gmail.com)

Comments (10)

  • 11 years ago

    I may still have a very small stand of the common orange ditch lily, but it is a double or triple, I'm not sure which. If it is still there, and you want it, you are welcome to it.
    kay


  • 11 years ago

    There's plenty on eBay. Search for orange, tawny, ditch or wild daylilies. Properly, you're looking for Hemerocallis fulva variety, or it's double version Kwanso. Google that and lots of offers will come up. Choose the best for you.

  • 11 years ago

    I sent her a box at least a month ago with several ditch lilies and some Kwanzo. Tracking told me when they were delivered. I've e-mailed to ask if she received them and have heard nothing. I thought she might say thank you.

    Rosy

  • 11 years ago

    my email : is amyebel67@gmail.com , remind me through email of price for shipping and product. I truly apologize. I've planted them. they're in that curious state of not growing but not dead. just email me so I can compensate you . I've simply gotten sucked into the void of moving and gardening two houses at once living in 2 houses , while minding the 3 yr old . my apologies . - Amy Ebel

  • 11 years ago

    I just wanted to make sure you received them. You don't owe me anything. That can be my housewarming gift. Rosy.

  • 11 years ago

    I think I have what's called ditch lilies. My brother gave them to me last year and said they were from my Grandpa's old house.

    My grandpa died in 1955 and my brother just passed in April, so these will be very special to me.

    They have scrapes but haven't bloomed yet. I would be happy to share when they increase enough.

  • 11 years ago

    I think eventually, I would like to have a drift of the old 'ditch lilies' somewhere on the property. If anyone has lots and needs to dig some up and get rid of them, I would be willing to trade something.

  • 11 years ago

    Gee Ed , I sure wish you were closer . I have a gazillion of them to share.

    Signet

  • 11 years ago

    I love the way the foliage grows when they aren't in bloom too. much narrower leaves that get long and do this graceful arch thing . It's strange to me to buy an old house and find not one scrap of the original garden . I kinda of loathe our new yard but one thing at a time . patience is hard.