Where Did Daylilies Originate?

Daylilies belong to the genus Hemerocallis and are not true lilies. This Greek word is made up of two parts: hemera meaning day and kallos meaning beauty. This name is appropriate, because each flower lasts only one day. The daylily is originally native from temperate parts of Asia, Japan, Siberia, Korea, China, and Eurasia. Since the early 1930s, hybridizers in the United States and England have made great imrovements to this perennial. […]

November 11th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Daylily Care Tips, Product Announcements | Leave a comment

The Flower of Saint Francis of Assisi

In the Catholic church, Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of the environment and nature. He loved nature, and his statue adorns many gardens across the world. In his honor, we present one of our most distinct day lilies – The Francis of Assisi Day Lily! […]

April 6th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Product Announcements | Leave a comment

Why Our Daylilies are the Best

Daylilies have long been a favorite with gardeners – they are SO easy to grow, dependably producing their bright blooms despite heat, drought, excess rain, poor soil, and downright neglect! All the selections on this site will grow and thrive over a wide range of climates (Zones 4-9) and soils, even clay. […]

March 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Daylily Care Tips, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Welcome to The Daylily Lovers Blog!

Welcome to the best destination for all your Daylily flower needs! This blog is brought to you by the experts at Spring Hill Nurseries and IrisLovers.com, the NEW one-stop shop for all things Day lily. […]

February 26th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Daylily Care Tips, Product Announcements | Leave a comment