How could I forget to point out that daylilies, a classic Midwestern summer stalwart, have held up well under this summer's tough growing conditions. Mine performed just about as usual and I saw them blooming in gardens all over the area. Just in time for (I hope!) cooler fall weather comes a daylily sale from the fabulous Klehm's Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery. Check out their large selection — and enjoy 15% off on all daylilies.
Be sure to sign up for e-mail updates about sales and new introductions — which is how I heard about this sale. Klehm plants are not cheap but they are worth every penny. And they are a third-generation daylily and peony breeder so they really know their plants!
(Disclosure: I am not getting any remuneration for this post; I am just a long-time fan of Klehm's nursery and plants).
Photo: Hemerocallis 'Shy Boy' from Klehm's on-line catalog.
The color of that daylily is particularly striking.
I have so much shade in my yard that I ended up giving the daylilies I had to my mom which the deer promptly ate this spring right down to the ground. We're hopeful they'll come back next year.
Thankfully the ones in her front yard escaped snack time. She has one my sister calls "Freckle Face" that is one of my favorites.
Posted by: mamaraby | Friday, August 03, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Planting a variety of daylilies on the bank in front of our house is one of the best ideas we ever had. A long season of brilliant color - no mowing and very little care. Klehm is a great nursery!
Posted by: commonweeder | Monday, August 06, 2012 at 12:53 PM