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Below are shown in full bloom from left to right H. dumortierii (June), H altissima, (Aug) and H. citrina (July).
All three are great plants for the garden, and are only 3 of the dozens of species of daylilies which are “beautiful for a day “From Greek ἡμέρα (hemera), “‘day’”) and καλλος (kallos), “‘beauty’”). Named by botanist Carl von Linnaeus (1707-1778) . (wikipedia) in thusly the daylily is called Hemerocallis .
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July 30, 2008 at 10:12 pm
pomona belvedere
Hi,
I just wrote a post on my blog on my old Hyperion daylily, saying how I find the older forms (and the fragrance) much more appealing than most of the modern types. I realize this may get me into trouble with someone who raises daylilies, but it’s the truth.
And I’m even happier to find this nice rundown on species daylilies, with their equally or even more beautiful forms, especially with in-natural-habitat pictures. This one in particular is very appealng, and fragrant to boot!
July 31, 2008 at 2:47 pm
greenman
No worries, I like daylilies in all their forms. Species in particular have a wonderful charm about them, simple classic lines, and forms they fit into so many differant landscapes.