Friday, July 17, 2015

Ditch Lilies

" Ditch lilies" at the side of the road

Ditch lilies are  a "fond" name of the daylilies that grow beside the road, often wild.  I love the bold statement they make, brightening up the landscape. They are great in areas where they can be allowed to spread but not garden friendly as they take over.

A large grouping of ditch lilies

These daylilies are at the foot of a long, long driveway leading to a BIG country home.
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44 comments:

  1. IndraniJuly 17, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Whoa! So beautiful.
    My heart feels so happy.

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 17, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    what a wonderful splash of colour.

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  3. eileeninmdJuly 17, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    They do look pretty along the road, a cheery sight for sure! Lovely images. Happy weekend!

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  4. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 17, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    They don't seem to grow in the wild here; I wonder why not. Non-native plant or not they certainly brighten up the roadside.

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  5. ADRIANJuly 17, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    I would be happy for them to take over. Grand they are.

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  6. The CrankyJuly 17, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I love these; we always called them 'tiger' lilies.

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  7. RevrunnerJuly 17, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    I'd be delighted if these would take over my garden. :-)

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  8. KateJuly 17, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Yes, they do brighten the landscape; I made the mistake of planting one but they are so invasive!!!

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  9. JennJuly 17, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful! They do seem to be everywhere right now, don't they?

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  10. MadSnapperJuly 17, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    triple WOW on that first photo.. really beautiful, they can live in my ditch any time

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  11. DebbieJuly 17, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    we saw these all over lancaster but i had no idea they were called ditch lilies. they are beautiful, and the name seems a little harsh but correct at the same time. i wish they grew like that for me, maybe i try too hard?!

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  12. Sylvia KJuly 17, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful and colorful!! I love them!! Your captures are superb as always, EG!! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  13. VPJuly 17, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    I have seen these, but didn't know the name...

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  14. Linda W.July 17, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I have daylilies in my garden, but didn't know they grow wild. Very pretty!

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  15. JudyJuly 17, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I have some in my garden but they don't do very well and they haven't spread. Probably because I want them to.

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  16. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 17, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Nice that they do so well growing wild along the road.

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  17. BirdmanJuly 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Too beautiful to be relegated to ditches. There ought to be a law.

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  18. William KendallJuly 17, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    They have such pretty colours.

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  19. sonia a. mascaroJuly 17, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Wow! These daylilies are really beautiful!
    I have on my garden daylilies too.
    Have a happy day! :)

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  20. RedPatJuly 17, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I've never heard of them called that before, EG! It is lovely to see them everywhere at this time of year.

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  21. AnonymousJuly 17, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    They always add colour to the roadside!

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  22. MoJuly 17, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    These lilies always make me feel summer is really here

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  23. John's IslandJuly 17, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Wonderful photos. Lilies are so beautiful! Thank you!

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  24. BlogorattiJuly 17, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Really delightful photos. Greetings!

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  25. MarleenJuly 17, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Their orange colour is very attractive!

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  26. Pamela GordonJuly 17, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    I love seeing these along the country roads or around abandoned homes and farms. They are beautiful!

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  27. cieldequimperJuly 17, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    I'm not sure we have these here, they are lovely!

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  28. Yogi♪♪♪July 17, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    I love the name "Ditch Lillies" I don't if Oklahoma has them or not but I'll be keeping my eye out.

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  29. HalcyonJuly 17, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    I love lilies, wherever they grow!

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  30. MichelleJuly 17, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    We have these lovely ditch lilies here too. Always a beautiful sight.

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  31. KayJuly 17, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I had to read this three times before I saw that it was "ditch" lilies, not "Dutch!" That's a new term to me, and a perfect one for something like this.

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  32. AndyJuly 17, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    They sure do liven up the side of the roadway.

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  33. CloudiaJuly 17, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Bounteous! And your words about cameras and lenses gave me a road-map; Thank Again!

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  34. RoseJuly 17, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    I always think they are so beautiful! Lorelei likes to stop on the way home to cut a bunch to take a bouquet to her mom.

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  35. GreenComotionJuly 17, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Their vibrancy is remarkable.
    Such a positive vibe around them that I can feel through your photo.
    Thanks for brightening my day, Tina!
    Have a Great Weekend!
    Peace :)

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  36. Ruth HiebertJuly 17, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I would love to see ditches full of flowers like that.

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  37. Minoru SaitoJuly 18, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Hi! The lily photos are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. AnvilcloudJuly 18, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Ditch Lilies are a good, descriptive name for these plants.

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  39. KathyJuly 18, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    We have lots of daylilies here but then maybe so does every other place in this Western Hemisphere. There is even a daylily farm just a few miles over and it's so much fun to visit during the approximate 20 days a year they are open to the public. When we see flowers such as these or iris or crape myrtle trees growing in the wild we always attribute it to the fact that once there was a home nearby where they were planted and loved by a faithful gardener and long after she is gone and the home does not exist they remain as a testament to her.

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  40. StephanieJuly 18, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    They are very pretty. We have those in the garden. Almost finished though.

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  41. HannahJuly 18, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Such warm colors, and dependable flowers. It was the toughness of the ditch lilies that encouraged me to get into growing daylilies for a while.

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  42. Amy at love made my homeJuly 18, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    They are beautiful aren't they! xx

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  43. JackJuly 19, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Wow! I have never heard the term "ditch lilies." The day lily season is one of my favorites, especially out in country roads. Maybe I will take a ride out into the country later this coming week.

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  44. AnonymousJuly 20, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful! There's a bunch growing and blooming in my ditch too. Love them.

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