Daylilies have a specialized root system that is fleshy and fibrous, similar to tuberous roots. They strongly adhere to the daylily plant and take water and nutrients from the soil. The roots are further spread into thick roots in the soil. Daylilies are vigorous growers and often used as ground cover, spreading and forming a dense mat after a few seasons.
To plant daylily roots, compost or manure are often used, especially for those with nutrient-poor soil. Daylilies require full sun in North cooler zones but can tolerate light shade in South warmer zones as long as they receive at least six hours of full sunlight daily. Daylilies typically have wide petals with straight or frilly edges and come in various colors and patterns.
Daylilies grow in clumps comprised of fibrous tuber-like roots, which are finger-like in appearance and vary in size from tiny and threadlike to large, rounded, fleshy. They form a mass of thickened, fleshy roots, holding so much moisture. Some daylilies have a primary white root, which may resemble a tiny tuber, and a bunch of smaller “feeder” roots.
Some daylilies have underground stems or rhizomes that spread through the soil. Daylilies perform best in full sun, though tolerant of light shade. Some daylilies have fine roots called “feeder roots” and thicker roots called “stabilizing roots”. Daylilies should be planted in relatively shallow holes, with the size of the bulbs determining the size of the hole.
Daylilies come in a wide selection of colors from yellow, red, purple, pink, and many have more than one color per bloom.
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