Education.
Cultivation.
Innovation.

The American Daylily Society educates, promotes, and enhances the love of daylilies and fosters the on-going improvement of the genus hemerocallis.

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Awards

Our society recognizes over 40 different awards categories for the daylily and the people who love them.
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Your generous donation helps fund daylily research, education, and fosters the growth of our vibrant community.
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Your membership with the American Daylily Society supports education, cultivar registration, and awards while providing a quarterly journal and a $25 voucher for new members.

Regional Blooms: Daylilies Across the Nation

The ADS is divided into 15 regions across the U.S. and Canada, each fostering local engagement through club events, garden tours, and educational programs. These regions connect daylily enthusiasts, encouraging cultivation and appreciation within their communities.
Hybridizer Spotlight

Steven Franklin

Merry and Bright Daylilies
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Steven has been passionately collecting and hybridizing daylilies for over a decade in Shelbyville, Kentucky. His garden is home to approximately 1,400 registered cultivars and thousands of seedlings currently under evaluation. Specializing primarily in diploids, Steven focuses on miniature and small varieties, while also exploring unusual forms and select tetraploids.

Upcoming Events

The ADS hosts various events throughout the year, including garden tours, educational workshops, regional meetings, and its annual national convention.

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