I have read a lot recently about the blooming habits of evergreen verses semi - evergreen verses dormant. Living in the Northeast my daylilies are exposed to a large range of challenges and conditions. Before I truly understood the three descriptions I spent money on looks and not adaptability. Sadly in some cases there were little if any results. And yet some selections made it and have thrived. One example would be "clothed in glory", an evergreen.
This has started me wondering if perhaps some evergreen varieties adapt to the local conditions they find themselves in? I am sure that they don't become full fledged dormants, but could they develop some of those traits through adaption?
I have noticed when moving to Maine that location, soil, lighting, climatic conditions can change the growing and blooming habits of the plants. Can they to some degree adapt their cultivar inclination?
I maybe just blowing smoke here but it is an interesting concept.
Chuck
