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The Lily Family (Page 1 of 2) This article was provided by Jennifer Moore  The lily family in latin is called "liliaceae". This very large grouping of plants is so diverse, I wonder if at one time all plants went into this category! Along with the traditional lilies seen today, plants such as Hosta, Aloe Vera, Trilliums and some spring flowering bulbs fall into this category. Being such a large group, I will divide it into many articles over the growing season.One member of the liliaceae family is the daylily. Daylilies are the most commonly seen lily, even the wild orange variety growing along the sides of road embankments. These lilies are perennials that bloom in the summer and prefer full sun or part shade. They are a vigorous grower spreading by underground rhizome and tolerate many types of soil. Clumps of long leaves form graceful fountain shapes, with the flower stems rising above. There are many colours to choose from; pale shades to the most vibrant, in single colours or two tones, and blossoms are single- or semi-double petalled. As their name indicates, blooms only last one day, appearing in mid-afternoon lasting throughout the evening. Daylilies are very easy to grow and multiply, even a novice gardener can achieve beauty with these plants. The above article and any related images are the works of the author and may not be reproduced in part or whole without prior written consent. |
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