daylily

Water daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Katie') thoroughly when they are first planted and then water twice weekly in the first growing season. After that, water deeply once a week when rainfall is below 1 inch. Drenching the soil with water will help keep the roots healthy and ensure that the daylilies receive adequate moisture. During dry periods, water deeply, making sure not to overwater the plants. If watering with a hose, slowly trickle the water over the root system for about 10 minutes. During prolonged hot, dry weather, water deeply twice a week.

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Katie') plants prefer full sun or at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. These plants should ideally be placed in an area with bright, indirect sunlight, and should be kept out of cold, strong winds. Planting the daylily in a location where it is exposed to morning sun, with some afternoon shade, is ideal in cooler climates. In warmer climates, the root zone should be shaded from afternoon sun to help protect the plant from getting too hot. Proper watering and fertilizing of daylilies increase the chance of success, as these plants do not require large amounts of water or fertilizer to bloom.

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Katie') requires light pruning in the early spring just after the previous season's blooms have faded. Prune off spent flower stalks to prevent seed production and to help encourage the development of new blooms. In addition, you may wish to cut back dead leaves during that time. The plant can also benefit from a light trimming later in the summer, after the peak blooming season. This will help the plant to continue producing new blooms into the fall. You should remove no more than 1-third of the foliage when pruning. Be sure to never prune off flower buds or blooming flowers, as this will reduce the blooms for the current year.