What is meant by dormant,evergreen and semi-evergreen?
This refers to the foliage habit. Dormant varieties are those whose foliage dies back in winter. Evergreen are those which retain their foliage through winter. Semi-evergreen varieties fall in between. There is a lot of variation and interpretation of these classifications in the daylily community. For formal definitions of these and other daylily terms click here. Hardiness is the real indicator of how a daylily performs in your area. While evergreens generally do well in the south, there are many hearty evergreens that do well in the north. Likewise, dormants generally do well in the north. If you are unsure –ask the seller or check what others are growing in your area.
