I received five healthy fans of Prairie Blue Eyes from Nancy
@alilyfan in September of 2021. I wanted it for its reputation as a hardy, rust-resistant plant. That reputation is fully deserved. I notice from reading through the reviews above that it seems to do well in every growing zone and thrives year after year for most gardeners. That (and its distinctive color) is probably why this 1970 cultivar is as popular as ever.
I planted Prairie Blue Eyes in my mailbox bed. The plants in that bed are subjected to direct Georgia sun and exhaust fumes all summer. I don't always notice when the plants need water or are overrun with weeds as the bed is actually across the street from my house, so the plants there don't get as much attention as the ones in the other beds. I have lost a few daylilies out there. Prairie Blue Eyes is very tough and hardy, though. It has thrived under the adverse conditions. I just went out and looked at the plant, and the original five fans have increased two years later to sixteen.
Prairie Blue Eyes is a winner, and I will always grow it.
