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Jun 21, 2016 8:24 AM CST
Name: Donald
Eastland county, Texas (Zone 8a)
Raises cows Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: Texas Plant Identifier
admmad said:

Daylilies can be continuous growers or discontinuous growers.



This may be a trait like the range of evergreen to dormant characteristics. In an area with growing conditions like mine where typical summer growing conditions turn to excessive heat, including nighttime temperatures, and very low humidity, most things tend toward being discontinuous growers whereas they might be continuous growers under more hospitable growing conditions. I'm seeing that occurring almost instantly now that the unusual wet and cool conditions have stopped. Humidity has remained high for the minute, but it won't be for long.

The foliage is taking a hit rapidly and the new growth is not keeping up with the die-back. I think I would see more rebloom if the conditions weren't so harsh. The break between growth and the rest period is what is most variable. Some take a short break and start growing again relatively quickly. It's like they adjust to the excessive heat. Others wait for the cool down as summer heads toward fall before they start growth again. A break of growth for several months. I don't think I've seen any that didn't take at least a short break in growth during the heat of summer. It also corresponds somewhat to the plants natural bloom time. If they are later blooming plants, they start the rest period later. But that doesn't mean they will be one that takes a short duration break except that it starts later.
Donald

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