I appreciate the feedback from those who replied! I have quite a few daylilies. Many are in full all-day sun. But I have two new raised beds that are only getting direct sun for a few hours a day. The rest of the day they are in shade. Ironically, they are producing scapes right now. I don't get blooms here until the middle to end of May. I think most of my daylilies are mid-season bloomers. Only a few are early. None are late season bloomers (unfortunately). I will say that the ones in partial shade look healthier. I do think all-day sun does stress them, but they do survive and grow additional fans.
Tina - I also have noticed some of mine go into dormancy earlier than I was expecting. But if they are dormant daylilies, they typically don't last more than 2 years in my garden anyway. True dormant daylilies don't do well here in central Florida.
Pat - Mine also do fine in full sun. But the blooms do fade and they do look stressed on those hot days. I have to dilute the liquid fertilizer more than the manufacturer says because it will stress and burn them otherwise during the hottest days. The shaded daylilies look happier!
I never considered that shaded daylilies might not rebloom. Thanks for that tip, Polymerous! Also interesting thoughts you have about polymerous flowers in full sun vs. shade.
I know daylilies prefer full sun for most of the day. What is the minimum required? 4 hours, 6 hours, or more?
