Daylily
The daylily, which is often referred to by its genus name of Hemerocallis, has become one of the most popular herbaceous perennials to have in the garden. There are several reasons for its popularity. Along with their beauty, gardeners love that they are easy to grow and maintain.
The collection began with a gift of 250 Hemerocallis cultivars from the Leon and Mary Delmez estate in the fall of 1996.
Stout Silver Medal Winners
The Stout Silver Medal represents the highest recognition bestowed upon a daylily cultivar. Established in honor of Dr. Arlow Burdette Stout, regarded as the father of modern daylily breeding in North America, the award is presented annually through the votes of AHS Garden Judges. Only cultivars that have held the Award of Merit for a minimum of two years are eligible for consideration.
The K-State Gardens collection has the first winner in 1950 thru 2024. Click the images below to view the daylilies in each bed.
Bed 1
Bed 2
Bed 3
Bed 4
Bed 5
Delmez Collection
Click the images below to view the daylilies in each bed.
Bed 1
Bed 2
Bed 3
Bed 4
Bed 5
General Daylily Plantings
Click the images below to view the daylilies in each bed.
Bed GCB3
Bed GCB4