How often should you divide daylilies

Daylilies are pretty perennials with striking blooms, each of which only lasts for one day. They don’t require much care once established, but dividing daylilies should be done every few years to keep them healthy and blooming.

Learn when and how to do this chore right for the best results.

When to Divide Daylilies

Daylily division should be tackled every three to five years for optimum health. If you never divide them, the plants will not grow as vigorously, and you will see fewer and smaller flowers each year.

Dividing daylilies in early spring

Newer varieties of daylily grow more slowly. You can wait longer between divisions for these.

The times of year to do the dividing are early spring and late summer to fall. If you do the division toward the end of the growing season, you can wait until the temperatures cool, but don’t wait too long.

You want the new plants to have time to establish before winter.

How to Divide Daylilies

Separating daylily plants requires digging up the entire root system. Once you have the clump free, brush or rinse the dirt from the roots so you can see them.

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when do i split daylilies

when do i separate daylilies