What is wrong with my daylillies?

Question

I planted some daylilly bulbs (?) roots(?) that I purchased from Lowe's in back in April. I am in zone 6b, on the TN/KY Border. The foliage has come up and spread everywhere in one part of my flowerbeds, but NO blooms. This morning I noticed something wierd, instead of the flower, it has sprouted up something that looks like grass seed , or kind of fern-like things. I have never had a problem growing daylillies, and I have never seen anything like that before.

Does anyone know what that would be and why they didnt bloom?

Answer 1

It is normal for perennials to NOT bloom the first year they are planted.  Too much foliage might mean too much nitrogen.  Too much nitrogen in the soil or applied as a fertilizer will mean no blooms.

Answer 2

Knowing Lowe's and their plant material, there is a very good chance you did not get day lilies. Wait until next spring and see what comes up.  

Answer 3

I agree.. packaging could have been wrong!



If you are willing to take a pic and post, perhaps we might be able to identify what you have instead!

  

Also, I would suggest going up to Lowe's!  If you purchased on your credit card... go up to talk to the manager... they should give you a store credit.... they are pretty good about it!