For decades, near-white daylilies have been considered weak novelties best grown by collectors. The All American Daylily Award for 2011 goes to a pristine beauty that defies all the stereotypes. Lady Elizabeth (pp# 11,862) provides a generous display of sparkling, diamond-dusted blooms on a vigorous plant suited to everyday gardens, mass plantings and commercial landscapes throughout the USA. Sun resistant, 5"-5½" diameter blooms appear in early to mid season on 18"-24" scapes, continue blooming for 5-6 weeks, and then repeat again late in the season. Dense, bright green foliage provides a graceful pedestal below the flower display, which can range from 30-110 total days per year depending on growing conditions.