Alfalfa feeds all kinds of plants that want nitrogen. The only plant that I grow that does not do well with alfalfa is bearded irises. They die.
I first learned about alfalfa when I started growing hostas, and I was told that it feeds hostas up to four years. I was taught to use cubes that are fed to horses.
I fill about 1/3 of a 5 gallon bucket and fill the rest with water, soak it over night. I put about two cups of this mixture at the bottom of the whole and plant the hosta or daylily on top of it. It is very important to water well for the next few days since the alfalfa needs it. If you do not water well, the alfalfa will take the water from the plant. That is ugly!
Alfalfa also speeds the growth rate of hostas and stimulates mutations. Since I am new to daylilies, I do not as yet have any observations.
If a farmer in your area grows it, ask about buying some cuttings.
Happy gardenings,
Gerry
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