Learning how to plant daylilies only takes simple effort as they're amongst the most carefree and effortless-to-grow perennials. It is easy to grow lilies because they can tolerate a huge array of conditions. In fact, they seem to be forgiving to the mistakes of most growers. However, when given the best growing conditions and care, they are known to respond accordingly.

To plant daylilies, it is important to know what it needs and what can damage it. First of all, daylilies love sunlight. As much as possible, it needs a full sun but if this can't do, a partial shade is also okay. As a rule, daylilies need at least 6 hrs. of direct sunlight every day. For darker colored types, the can benefit from partial shades during the hottest part of day.

When it comes to the soil, there is a wide range to choose from. If you want to plant daylilies successfully, you can select from sandy to heavy clay types. Even soil pH can vary with daylilies.

There are also steps you can take in order to improve the soil. This is especially necessary if your soil is predominantly sand or clay. You can just add peat moss, humus or compost to make clay soil more friable. As for sandy soil, peat moss, humus or compost can increase water retention.

Daylilies also prefer well-drained soils. If this is a problem, you can resolve this by preparing raised beds for adequate drainage.

Of course, most of us prefer to put other plants near our daylilies. To avoid root competition, especially when it comes to nutrients and water, never attempt to plant daylilies beside trees or shrubs. If this can't be avoided, you need to give them extra fertilizer and water. This can help make up for what the other plants have taken. However, in the South it has become an exception. Here, daylilies can perform well beneath pine trees as the benefit from the dappled shade.

Daylilies are known for their exceptional landscaping charm. It is best to plant daylilies in fall or spring seasons. In spring, this should be after the grown thaws and there's no more danger of hard frost. During the fall, it should be a few weeks prior to freezing weather. By mulching, you can also plant them at a later time.

Before you start planting your daylilies, you need to work your ground beforehand. Incorporate organic matter like well-rotted manure or compost as much as possible. When it comes to spacing, daylilies are known to come in a large array of sizes like 16 inches to 24 inches (for small flowers/miniatures); 18 inches to 30 inches (for large flowers); and 12 inches to 18 inches (for closed beds or borders).

There are also varieties of daylilies that increase very rapidly. This means, they can become crowded in time. This makes it unwise to plant them close to one another. Once you notice some decrease in their blooms, it is time to divide your daylilies.