I don't know what type of lily is in my garden. They are approx. 8 to 10 in. tall and bloomed bright orange flowers. After they are finished blooming, when can I cut them back? They are very prolific and tend to take over the garden.
I'm not sure of the type of flower by this description. I would dead head the flowers when they have finished blooming.
I ordered some daylilies that came in the fall. I did not get them in the ground, and it is now too late to do so. What should I do with them?
Depending on your growing zone--as long as you can dig a hole in the garden you can go ahead and plant them!
Another option is starting them in pots. You can keep them in a sunny location indoors and move out to the garden when your weather permits.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/growing-daylilies.htm
Do daylilies put off an offensive odor during growing season?
Day lilies have a light pleasing fragrance with some cultivators a stronger smell then others.
I just transplanted several daylilies to the back of my yard. Do I need to cut the tops off to help them grow? My neighbor keeps telling me to cut them but I'm afraid it will hurt them. jackie, gyenth91@yahoo.com
I would not cut the Day Lily's back now. Keep the newly transplanted plants watered in the first few weeks to ensure they become established and to reduce stress.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/dividing-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/growing-daylilies.htm
I just received these in the mail and planted them despite of the yellow and brown appearance. Will they survive? What can I do to make them healthy looking?
Daylillies are very hardy but if they are crispy they wont survive. I would soak in water in a bucket. When i divide mine they are extremely hardy and will last for a couple months in a bucket of water in the shade.
I've recently moved into a new property which has a lovely garden; however, it has 3 "reed" looking plants that are completely flat (see image). I'm wondering if A) should they be flat? B) what are they? and C) what should I do with them now...trim them, leave them? They aren't the most attractive plant to have in the middle of summer in the garden. Thanks for any help you can give me. Regards Dave!
I believe this is a Day Lily plant.
The flowers are done now for this season, but the foliage should be left to die off naturally. This helps the plant store up energy for next seasons flowering.
This plant looks quite large and you may want to divide this plant in the spring.
Here are some link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/growing-daylilies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/dividing-plants.htm
We have a steep bank that the DNR (Dept. Natural Resources) told us to plant daylilies on. We planted them 20 years ago, and now the area is being over taken with vines, sumac,a nd other unwanted plants. Is there a spray we can use that will not harm the daylilies?
Unfortunately, most herbicides -- even organic ones -- aren't the least bit prejudiced, and will kill everything they come into contact with. You can, however, selectively spray herbicide formulas onto the roots and/or plants that you DO want to kill. Clearing as much of the vines and larger, easy-to-uproot varieties by hand will make it even easier. This article may help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-organic-herbicides.htm