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Daylilies Orange After making a light pencil sketch on a fiberglass-textured art paper, I loosely painted the entire scene with watercolor then spattered the background. To heighten the drama of the art, I highlighted the blossoms and buds with acrylic paint so they would "pop" (i.e., appear 3-dimensional and have greater overall contrast). Daylily is the common name of the species, hybrids, and cultivars of the genus Hemerocallis. Considered by many the perfect perennial, daylilies are available in a rainbow of colors, adapt to various soil and light conditions, bloom from late spring until autumn, and survive with very little care in a wide range of climates. Originally native from Europe to China, Korea, and Japan, their large showy flowers have made them popular worldwide. There are over 60,000 registered daylily cultivars. The flowers of most species open at sunrise and wither at sunset, possibly replaced by another one on the same stem the next day. Others are night bloomers. The original watercolor/acrylic painting, presented in a 1.5" wide spattered dark green wooden frame edged in black (single matted in an acid-free orange-core white mat incised with a double V-groove; outer dimension 22" x 18"), is available for $995.00. Limited edition prints and note cards are also available. Click here for availability and price