There
are four distinct parts to each daylily plant, including the
roots, crown, leaves and scape. The roots of daylily plants
are long and slender, and absorb water and minerals from the
soil. The crown of the daylily plant is the stem, and produces
the leaves, scapes and roots of the plant. The leaves of day
lily plants are long and grass-like, with a notable vein down
the center. The scape of the daylily plant is a leafless stalk
that produces the flowers.
The flowers
of daylily plants come in several different colors and varieties.
The possible colors are almost endless, and range from yellow
to red to purple and everything in between. The throat, or
center area of the flower, is often a different color than
the rest of the bloom, usually green or yellow-gold. The stamen
may also be a different color, usually light yellow to greenish.
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| Daylily
plants prefer full to partial sun, and can grow in a variety
of different soil types. Daylily plants will even grow in
sandy or clay soil. They usually require little care, as long
as the soil is kept moist and well drained. Growing day lily
plants is an easy and fun task for any garden.
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