Daylily Crown Damage: Rhizome Survival and Pest ID

Stalks cut at ground level suggest rabbit, vole, or deer—not mole. Rhizomes underground are likely intact and will resprout.

Action

• Discard water-rooted stalks (won’t root).
• Protect crowns with hardware cloth if pests persist.
• Daylilies are hardy in zone 7b; no need to dig for winter.