Serving Daylily Enthusiasts in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada
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2010 AHS Region 7 Regional Meeting
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Desert Daylily GardenAmerican Hemerocallis Society Display Garden Eloise & Gene Koonce Our desert daylily garden occupies approximately one half acre of land in north Scottsdale, Arizona. Located in the foothills of the Sonorant Desert, it is a desert environment and all watering is by drip irrigation. Because of water restrictions the landscaping is granite gravel rather than grass. Granite is also used for mulch around the plants. The daylilies are interspersed in a natural manner throughout the landscape and trees are used to provide the necessary shade for the daylilies. The space is broken up by several “hills”. And a dry creek bed or “wash” leads into the pool. Native plants and trees are used as companion plants through out the garden. Because the winter temperatures are mild, tropical plants such as bougainvillea, lantanas, agaves, various sages, several varieties of herbs, and BottleBrush Little John may be found. Autumn Sage, Fairy Duster and Penstemon provide food for the hummingbirds that stay year round. Peruvian mesquites, Chatalpas, Ironwood, Palo Verde, Texas ebony and a dwarf lemon are among the tree types represented. Daylilies of all forms and sizes, both old favorites and new varieties from many hybridizers, are included in the garden.
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Regional OfficersRegional Vice President & Editor AHS Region 7 Representative Regional Publicity Director Regional Treasurer Judge's Liaison Secretary |
