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Jun 22, 2012 8:40 PM CST
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Someone mentioned in Tina's "New Member Questions" thread that one problem with big box store daylilies is that they're probably tissue cultured. I was going to just nod and smile, pretending I knew what she was saying, but decided not to.

What does that mean, and why does it matter? Is it only important if you plan to hybridize? My 2-3yr old big box store DLs look great, have strong sturdy scapes and have bloomed their little (and big) heads off for me this year.

Is it just a way to be a daylily snob, or is there really a serious drawback to them for the average person?
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