Can you Identify this lily? Daylily or just Lily?

Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b

8 years ago

This pretty plant was here when we purchased the property. It blooms in spring, but not summer. Do you know it's name?

Thanks!

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5

8 years ago

it is NOT a lily ... get that part out of your head ...

daylily is a whole other family ...

they will probably grow on blacktop with just a little plop of soil ... even down your way ...

it is one of the hardiest.. most durable.. most abuse taking plant there is ... other than water its first year.. it probably never needs anything.. ever again ... though of course.. i have never tried such in the desert ...

and I THINK ... they have 3 blooming periods.. meaning you can get plants for each.. and spread the bloom period somewhat .. [confirm that in the other forum ]

i really appreciate.. you confirming in the best forum.. AND THEN COMING BACK AND TELLING US ...

ken

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peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
This is a Daylily - Hemerocallis. There are thousands, you could try posting on the Daylily Forum to try and put a name to it.
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
Original Author
8 years ago
OK, I'll go see if the Daylily Forum knows what flavor this one is. Thanks!
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Samantha
8 years ago
appears to be hemerocallis fulva
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
8 years ago
aka, ditch lily. Very common and widely naturalized in many parts of the country, hence the common name :-)
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks! The Daylily forum agrees. Ditch Lily. Some of their lilies are so beautiful. I'll just love this common lily while it blooms which won't be long. Then I'll enjoy the grassy clump the rest of the year.
new-beginning
8 years ago
that isn't what we in Texas call a 'ditch' lily - we would call it a day lily
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b thanked new-beginning
callirhoe123
8 years ago
If you have a spot where nothing will grow, try this. It never fails:)
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b thanked callirhoe123