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I grow my lilies in containers. Last fall I potted my Urandi into a larger container because it had outgrown the container it was in. It was so heavy that I left it in the area I potted it in. It's now in a full-sun area, whereas it previously had shade during the hottest part of the day. What I've discovered is that it's more of a white lily in full sun. It was much prettier, with more color, when it was in part-shade. The color reminds me of opals. I think I'll move it back to the part-shade area. This is a very tall lily. I didn't measure, but it has to be 7 ft or taller, with many, many blooms starting low on the plant and going up to the top. One of the longest-blooming lilies I've grown. Impressive!

I tried growing Cancun two separate times from two different sources. Both times, by the second year, the lily was affected by the color-breaking virus and I had to dispose of the entire plant to keep it from spreading to my other lilies. I don't know whether I just had bad luck with this one or if this is common with this cultivar, but I won't be trying it again.

Tar and Feather was a rounded form in my garden for its first three years. I was starting to think I was sent the wrong plant. But this year, its fourth, it looked how it should. Really weird as most daylilies will show their best in their third year. It's a beauty, so I'm glad I gave it time.

All parts of this plant are poisonous.

All parts of this plant are poisonous.

This is a species canna, so it can be grown from seed.

This is the first of my Hostas to leaf out in the spring. It's seldom bothered by snails or slugs.

In a mild winter, which has been common here of late, Passiflora caerulea is evergreen. It will die to the ground in a cold winter and is late to come up in the spring. Can be invasive. Will send up new shoots at a fair distance from the original plant.

Bergenia 'Pink Dragonfly' bloomed twice for me so far this year. The first time in the spring, then again in July.

Dependable bloomer, consistently perfect blooms once established. Doesn't seem to be bothered by cool weather.

Never fully opens in our cool climate. Even when we get in the 80's or 90's during the day, Edge of Your Seat must dislike the cool nights and mornings of the PNW.
Finally, Edge of your seat has opened well for me. I top dressed it with Milorganite and Alfalfa this spring. Now I'm not sure any longer that it was only the cool mornings effecting it.

Dependable garden plant. Many lovely pink blooms.

Even more beautiful in person.

Though not registered as one, has a tendency to double at times.

Pretty color, lots of huge blooms. A real standout.

A reliable bloomer that opens well after a cool morning.

Reliable bloomer. Amazing color.

Reliable, heavy bloomer. Opens well after a cool morning. It's an easy daylily to divide too.

Blue Diana only took one year to get established in my garden. The year after planting, it sent up many tall scapes and lots of bloom. What a great performer.

Checkerboard Curls established quickly and bloomed for many weeks even in its first year here. This is its second year in my garden and it's only gotten better.