Daylily Growing Guide! How to Plant, Grow and Divide Daylilies // Bare Root Daylilies

Daylilies are herbaceous perennials that grow many strappy leaves and flowering stems from a fleshy root system.

Daylilies can be planted in full sun, part shade, and they thrive in almost any kind of soil.

The common orange and yellow daylily, often referred to as ditch lily or roadside lily, can be invasive in certain areas. It is best to check with your local extension office to find out what plants are invasive in your area.

Dig a wide hole that's the same depth as the bare root itself. Create a mound of soil in the center of the hole. Place the bare root on the mound and spread the roots around. Make sure the crown is even with or slightly below the soil surface. Cover the roots with soil, firm it in lightly, and give it a nice drink of water.

Daylilies can be divided in late summer after they finish blooming. Dig up the daylily and gently pull apart the root system by hand. Replant the divisions using the same planting methods as before.

Daylilies should be divided about every five years to promote more flower production.

Yes, you can start bare root daylilies in pots and then transfer them into the garden at a later date. Fill a pot with drainage holes halfway full with pre-moistened potting soil. Place the bare root on top of the soil and fill in around the root with more pre-moistened potting soil. Water the root sparingly at first and then place the pot in a bright, sunny location or under grow lights. Once they're actively growing, water them as normal.