What is the best way to grow Daylilies from seed?

If you live in a mild climate you can re-hydrate and directly sow in a new location anytime up to 4 weeks before last frost. To over winter, store seeds loosely until ready for the next step. Up to 10 weeks before the last frost in your zone and at the minimum of 3 weeks put each seed in a plastic sandwich bag with 2 teaspoons of water and a small piece of paper to absorb excess moisture. Squeeze out air, seal, label and refrigerate inside a larger container.

Check daily for sprouts and pot up the sprouting seeds. All seeds should be potted, sprouted or not in 3-4 weeks. Seeds may be sown in flats or pots, ½ inch deep. Water the Day Lily seedlings and place in a bright window or under growing lights.

After the last frost, transplant to new garden location. If the weather chills down again, mulch new plants to keep them warm, if you get a hot spell be sure to water well. The new plants may not bloom the first year but as long as there is leaf growth there should be bloom in the second year. Just nurture along with the rest of the garden.

Daylily seeds need to be stratified, meaning they need a period of cold in order to germinate. You can put them in your fridge for a minimum of 8 weeks if you are in a very mild climate or direct sow outdoors. If you put them outdoors mark the area so you remember where you put them.

It will take at least two years to get a bloom as they need the time to mature. The new plants when they bloom will all be different. Even if they came from the same color parents the flowers can be pink, purple, yellow, red or even bicolored if that is in their parentage.