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Re: [SG] Daylilies

In a message dated 8/2/98 7:00:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CCREDUX@AOL.COM
writes:

<< Could someone tell us if there are any hems that are SOMEWHAT shade
tolerant? >>

The May blooming hemerocallis flava/lilioasphodelus will grow, flourish and
bloom in full shade.  It is fragrant and has foliage that does not leafspot or
break down in heat. The blossoms are a light yellow and trumpet shaped.

H. dumortieri and h. middendorffi will both bloom in shady areas.  These two
are quite similar, both are vigorous and of short stature.  Both produce clear
pale orange blossoms in profusion in late April or early May.  They bloom with
the spring bulbs and will take the place of tulips if you cannot grow tulips.
We eschew tulips as they attract voles and mice seldom blooming once.

If desiring other colors in shade blooming hems look for the older trumpet
shaped
blossoms with finer foliage. I have some no-name older pale yellows that bloom
every July in a pretty shady area with hostas and other shade plants.  The
above species are easy to find, others may be a bit difficult.

Claire Peplowski
East Nassau, NY
12062
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