daylily

Daylilies should be watered on a regular basis, approximately once a week or every other week. Water should be administered in a way that ensures that the top 4-6 inches of soil remain moist, but not overly saturated. New plantings require 1-2 inches per week of water while established plants need 1/2-1 inch of water per week, if natural rainfall is not sufficient. Water the plants early in the morning, ideally before 10am, so that the plant has enough time to dry before nightfall. If you wait to water until later in the day, the leaves will remain wet overnight and could be vulnerable to fungus and other disease.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Land of Cotton') prefer full sun, meaning the should receive direct sunlight for at least 6 hours per day. For best growth and bloom, daylilies will also do well with 8-10 hours of sun per day. In areas of extreme heat, some light afternoon shade may be beneficial. Because daylilies need full sun, it is important to ensure that the plants are not shaded by taller plants or structures.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Land of Cotton') should be pruned in the spring just before they begin to grow. Prune away any diseased or damaged foliage and dry or wilted blooms. Cut down the center of the clump to remove any old leaves or spent flower stalks. Pruning should be kept to a minimum and never involve more than a third of the plant’s foliage. When selecting stems to prune, choose the oldest and weakest stems as they can often cause problems with suckering and crowding. Be sure to prune with sharp, clean scissors or pruning shears to minimize any damage to the plant.