Collecting, Storing, and Growing Daylily Seeds

Seed Pod Harvesting

Wait until daylily seed pods begin to split open naturally. Collect shiny black seeds inside.

Stratification for Better Germination

1. Place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a sealed plastic bag.
2. Refrigerate (not freeze) for 30 days (stratification).
3. In January, sow seeds ¼ inch deep in pots with moist potting mix.
4. Cover lightly, keep at 75°F under 40-watt shop lights 8 inches above.

Seedling Care

Germination in 3–4 weeks. Seedlings resemble grass. Transplant to individual cells when handleable. Harden off after last frost: 10 days in shade, then full sun.

Important: Hybrid daylily seeds will not produce plants identical to the parent. Expect variation in color, form, and bloom time.