Good luck with your recovering daylilies. I know there are a lot of people that grow daylilies in pots, so maybe I'll let them help you, as I always plant them in the ground.
On the inside or outside question, people are going to want to know where you are located if you don't mind sharing what zone or state you are in.
I can suggest that you not get frustrated. Some DL's don't like being squashed or moved, so if they take next year off and focus on growing roots and fans, your patience will be rewarded later.
Tim
