Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Southwest Garden Plants nearly white petioles emerge from

nearly white petioles emerge from the tuber to produce 1' long

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vase-shaped fern that usually forms a solitary crown and can reach 3' tall x 3' wide when happy

None need the long hot dry spell that some species native to the southwest US and Mexico are subjected to in their native habitat

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Southwest Garden Plants nearly white petioles emerge fromUnfortunately, the newer "flower show" hybrid daylilies have gone far from their origin. This native Chinese species is truly one of my garden favorites. In July, the clump of Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus by our deck puts out 3 4' bloom scapes topped with dozens of very fragrant, narrow petaled, lemony yellow flowers that's right fragrant! The hummingbird acclaimed flowers open in early evening and close early the following morning, making them