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Daylilies Shine as Garden Mainstay in July
Daylilies or Hemerocallis, long valued for carefree performance, bloom best in July though can begin in May. Chicago hybridizers contribute notable varieties like Angel's Delight and Sumac, offering colors from near white to vivid reds. They thrive in sun or shade, wet or dry, and form sturdy clumps that suppress weeds. Planting and dividing are easy, with autumn recommended for new plantings. flowering from seeds or plantlets is possible but slower.
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