Shirlee, I cut the foliage to about a 1/2" to 3/4" above the soil. Tomorrow I will spray the scapes, bracts, and proliferations which I trimmed and saturate what is remaining from the foliage with Daconil. It is not the best anti-rust fungicide on the market, but it is affordable and available at Lowe's (probably Home Depot). I said 'saturate' because I want the liquid to run down in between where the foliage comes up from the crown where rust spores can hide. I will then use a Bayer Systemic, such as Rose 3 In One (fungicide, insecticide, and fertilizer). I will mix it with water and pour it around the roots, soaking them but not to the point of runoff. I will also put some Bayer granules (also a fungicide) that we also have on top of the soil around each daylily. Most all of these are in pots, and the few that are not will be potted up tomorrow. I will keep a close eye on them to see if I find any signs of rust as the foliage grows back. I have followed this procedure before and had success with getting rid of spotty outbreaks of rust.
