Troubleshooting
Daylily 'Tuscawilla Snowfall' problems — and how to fix them
Daylily 'Tuscawilla Snowfall' (Hemerocallis 'Tuscawilla Snowfall') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Petal spotting
Rain splash or overhead watering causes brown spotting on pale petals; water at the base and deadhead spent blooms promptly.
Daylily rust
Orange pustules on foliage; remove affected leaves and treat with a registered fungicide if the problem escalates.
Aphids
Common in spring; insecticidal soap or a strong water jet is usually sufficient for control.
Botrytis
Grey mould on spent blooms in wet weather; improve air circulation and remove spent flowers regularly.
Clump congestion
Reduced flower production after several years; divide every 3-5 years in spring or late summer to reinvigorate.
Prevent daylily 'tuscawilla snowfall' problems before they start
Most daylily 'tuscawilla snowfall' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Daylily 'Tuscawilla Snowfall' problems — FAQ
Why is my daylily 'tuscawilla snowfall' petal spotting?
Rain splash or overhead watering causes brown spotting on pale petals; water at the base and deadhead spent blooms promptly.
Why is my daylily 'tuscawilla snowfall' daylily rust?
Orange pustules on foliage; remove affected leaves and treat with a registered fungicide if the problem escalates.
Why is my daylily 'tuscawilla snowfall' aphids?
Common in spring; insecticidal soap or a strong water jet is usually sufficient for control.
Why is my daylily 'tuscawilla snowfall' botrytis?
Grey mould on spent blooms in wet weather; improve air circulation and remove spent flowers regularly.
Why is my daylily 'tuscawilla snowfall' clump congestion?
Reduced flower production after several years; divide every 3-5 years in spring or late summer to reinvigorate.