Short Scapes on Daylilies: Crowding or Shade?

Divide Every Three Years

Daylilies with short scapes and flowers blooming inside the foliage clump are likely overcrowded. Divide in early spring or fall: separate rhizomes, replant with spacing.

Check for Creeping Shade

Surrounding trees/shrubs may have increased shade over 20 years. Daylilies need 6+ hours of sun for strong stems.

Expert Resource

American Hemerocallis Society: Daylily Experts.