Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Woody Perennials on 2' tall glaucous stems

on 2' tall glaucous stems

The glossy green

but who could trust Wilbert's nose after smelling so many amorphophallus

Panicum 'Northwind'

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Woody Perennials on 2' tall glaucous stemsUnfortunately, the newer "flower show" hybrid daylilies have gone far from their origin. This native Chinese species is truly one of my garden favorites. In July, the clump of Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus by our deck puts out 3 4' bloom scapes topped with dozens of very fragrant, narrow petaled, lemony yellow flowers that's right fragrant! The hummingbird acclaimed flowers open in early evening and close early the following morning, making them