It’s time to take a scenic country drive and experience the vibrant beauty of Ellison Daylilies during peak bloom! Hosted in the picturesque Bob Ellison Memorial Garden, this open house invites gardeners, flower lovers, and daylily collectors alike to explore hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind daylilies hybridized by Michelle Rogers, many from the breeding lines of the late Robert Ellison.

🗓 Open Garden Days & Hours

• Friday, July 11: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday, July 12: 9 AM – 3 PM
• Sunday, July 13: 9 AM – 3 PM
• Friday, July 18: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday, July 19: 9 AM – 3 PM
  Additional tours available by appointment.

🌿 What to Expect

Tour the gardens at their most colorful and pick out your favorites for purchase — dug on the spot or reserved for later pickup or shipping. Special pricing will be available during the open house dates.

🛍 Local Vendor Market | July 11–13

From July 11–13, enjoy a curated local vendor market featuring everything from fresh baked goods, local honey, and handmade soaps to antiques, dog treats, wellness items, and homegrown popcorn. You’ll also find handcrafted jewelry, candles, potted daylilies, metal garden art, preserves, and locally mixed potting soil. It’s the perfect place to shop for unique, handcrafted items while soaking in the garden’s beauty.

🍽 Food & Drink Vendors

Various food and drink vendors will also be on-site throughout the event to keep you refreshed and fueled as you explore.