So here is my dilemma , I have bought daylilies from a grower in Ontario , however that grower gets them from Florida ( possible rust on southern plants.) How do I know I am not getting infected plants when I buy those ? Should I only buy from Northern growers to avoid rust . Which is worse rust on a southern plant or gall midge on a northern plant. If I grow a southern plant ......that has rust , and it somehow infects my other plants , now I have a real problem right?. You say it cannot survive the temps where I am . Are the powers that be 100 % certain this is the case? I am seriously concerned because I probably have around 3,000 daylily plants growing here if I include my seedlings.
As for gall midge how likely is it to come to my garden if I ordered plants from Northern Ontario , Or Nova Scotia ( which I have in the past for many years) Or BC which I also have done but not as often.
This gall midge thing is only one more and the latest thing to dispell the " easiest carefree perennial to grow " myth attached to daylilies.
