Daylilies question------what is that hard clump that forms at tip of stalk after blooming?

And is there any way to encourage more blooms? I've only had these in the ground for two years and they seem to be thriving, but instead of more bloom heads now, I'm seeing these pod-like things and have no clue what they are or what to do, if anything.


Thanks for any advice!

Daylilies question------what is that hard clump that forms at tip of stalk after blooming?
Each daylily crown will send up one or two flowering stems, called the "scape". Each scape has several flowers, which will open, usually one at a time. As the name implies, each bloom only lasts one day.





As for the "pods", I'm not sure if you're referring to the dried-up flower (which falls off, or can be pulled out), or the green nodes on the stem, left behind after the bloom is gone.





I'm guessing that the node is a seed pod.





Generally daylilies are very hardy, and once established - will grow and spread easily. They grow in poor soil, and are truly drought resistant. They don't even seem to care about light.





Don't fret. You only planted them two years ago. I don't know what type/hybrid that you have, but most will take over your garden if left alone.





I suggest that you add different varieties, ones with different bloom cycles, so you've got flowers all spring-fall.





http://www.daylilies.org/


http://www.daylilies.net/guide.htm
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The last link you provided was very informative. It clearly explains all of the ways to propogate daylilies (division, offsets and seed), and what to do with those funny seed pods. Lots of great tips - I especially love the easy instructions for creating a hybrid.





I read that and went straight to the garden... Thanks





http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/...
Reply:Seeds set after the flowers are done in large green pods. The pod develops where the flower was attached. You can let it continue. The pod will wither, turning brown as it grows. Once ripe the pod end will begin to split open to release the seeds. Harvest at this point and let it dry indoors for a week. Remove black seeds from the pod and continue drying before packaging. Plant next spring where you want more daylilies. Alternately the pod can be removed to encourage the clump to expand rather than grow seeds.


Unless you have a remontant , reblooming, daylily the plant will not bloom again til next year. If you wish for hemerocallis to have a longer season of bloom you can plant several that bloom in succession, early through late daylily season including some nocturnal bloomers if you like to sit out doors in the evening.


Early blooming flowers


http://www.tranquil-lake.com/catalog/Sea...


Very late blooming


http://www.tranquil-lake.com/catalog/Sea...


Remontant daylilies ‘American Revolution’, 'Spider Man', %26amp; 'Pardon Me' in cherry red is nocturnal and reblooming. Spider Man is also bright red, remontant and diurnal.





http://www.tranquil-lake.com/catalog/Sea...


http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/21518/
Reply:http://www.farm-garden.com/perennials/da...





Try this site...it explains what the hard lump is..
Reply:The pods at the top of the stem that form after the flower are seed pods. Leave them alone, they will open up and spread the seeds to the ground. This will set the new growth for next year and bring more blooms.

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