daylily

Daylilies should be watered every 2-3 days during the early spring and summer and about once a week during fall and winter. The soil should be damp but not soggy. Water the daylily deeply until some drains from the pot's bottom. To aid the water absorption, water the daylily in the morning and not in the evening. Check the soil frequently for proper moisture and adjust your watering schedule accordingly.

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Siloam June Bug') plants need at least 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight per day for optimal growth and blooming. The best time of day for them to get full sunlight is between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. Direct sunlight is more beneficial to these plants than indirect sunlight. During the hottest parts of the day, it’s important to provide the plant with some shade so that it doesn’t get scorched.

Daylily plants should be pruned in late summer, after flowering has finished. It is important to wait until after the plant has bloomed before pruning to allow the plant to make the most energy from the blooms and to create healthy branching and growth. Pruning Daylilies can help keep the plant healthy, encourage a longer blooming period and can create a thicker, more attractive plant. Start by pruning out any of the dead or damaged stems. Cut these stems back to the crown or just below it. Next, prune out any of the woody stems or stems that are no longer growing or blooming. These can be cut back to a few inches from the ground and composted or removed from the site. Finally, prune out any of the crossed or crowding stems. Crossing stems can create rubbing, while crowding stems can result in a lack of sunlight to the lower stems, limiting blooms. These should be cut down to the base of the plant to encourage healthier branching and more blooms.