But like most naturalized immigrants of hardy peasant stock it is here to stay.
It was introduced into the United States in the late 19th century as an ornamental.
I wonder how long this patch of ditch lilies has been living in this particular location.
There certainly is no reason not to enjoy what is.
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Christoper,
You know you can eat the unopened buds of these lilies. I've cooked them with a little bacan grease just like green beans and they are yummy.
Just this evening I was talking to my wife about some "roadside" day lilies that are in too much shade. I mentioned moving them and she said, "naw, we should just dig them up and throw them in the woods." What do you think I should do? I don't know much about them.
Randy I learned that they are edible while doing a little reading on them. Next time I go by I should have a plastic bag with me to harvest some.
Jeff daylilies do want full sun to bloom best, but unless you have sun to move them to or a plan for filling the empty space by tossing them in the woods, it may be best to just leave them be for now.
I think those "roadside" day lilies are very pretty. It would make for a nice leisurely drive is one could pass by these more often.
I didn't know they were introduced. I shouldn't be surprised since they are everywhere. I like seeing them. They do a good job of erosion control on difficult banks.
I like them, and put a little patch of them on the side of my house. They don't get much respect...
I used them to conceal a chain link fence (yeah I know,but we have a dog and the fence was already there). They spread but can be mowed back for control. I like them, personally.
bev
We wouldn't be without them, so tall and the color perfect.
Frances
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