Support a Growing Legacy
The American Daylily Society is a non-profit service organization dedicated to educating people about daylilies, promoting the cultivation and enjoyment of daylilies, and fostering the on-going improvement of the genus hemerocallis. Through these efforts, our membership works hard to build the future and preserve the past. Learn more about our Endowments and Scholarships and donate online easily.
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Daylily groups are active throughout the United States and parts of Canada. We can help locate a daylily group near you.
Daylilies in your Inbox
Subscribe to our free, quarterly "Daylily Dispatch" for an extra dose of daylilies in your Inbox- no membership required.
Daylily FAQ
Start here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) about daylilies, or submit your own.
Membership Value
A one-year $30 membership has a value of $85! Explore the many membership benefits and opportunities.
American Daylily Society Awards and Honors System
Each year, we honor people and plants for exemplary performance and service. There are four major categories in the system, explored below. For questions on the Awards and Honors system, please contact awards@daylilies.org
Individual Daylily Awards
Awards given to daylilies - including the Stout Silver Medal.
Personal Awards
Awards given to people for their exemplary contributions to the society.
Photography and Video Awards
Featuring the outstanding photography and videos from our members in various categories.
Flower Show Awards
Featuring winners of special awards given at accredited daylily shows.
Dazzling and diverse
Daylilies are easy to grow and they are everywhere: the neighbor’s backyard, city hall, botanical gardens, and even in the ditch. But that doesn’t mean they are just another boring perennial that fills empty space. As of May 2018, there are nearly 89,000 registered cultivars! Explore more on this dazzling summer garden star.
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