My lily leaves usually only last 2-3 weeks, then I have to trim them back
(new ones promptly grow). There are some on this board that *swear* that
they can keep their for months, but I've never had that kind of luck here in
the warmer climes (I'm 9a/b). However lilies, especially the prolific ones,
require monthly (min.) fertilization.

Regarding the other plants, if they made it all through the winter, they may
just be old and need a haircut. Or they may need to be transplanted and/or
separated. Check the pots. And, of course, there's always the need to
fertilize in the Spring.

Good luck,
Lee

"Fred" wrote in message
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Hey all,

Living in San Diego (Zone 9/10) I've got a lily that began sprouting
leaves
about 2-3 weeks ago. However, the first few that came up are now turning
yellow and dying in the order in which they came up. Our weather hasn't
been that extreme - certainly no frosts with average temps in the mid to
high 60's, peaking into the 70s. Water chemistry, other than being a bit
hard (typical of san diego water), is all within normal limits.

Any ideas? Is this a sign of fertilization needs? Anything else?

While I'm at it, I've got an umbrella plant and Cyperus that were quite
full
and prolific last fall, but have since lightened their color quite a bit
and
a number of stalks are browning. Is this a normal reaction to the winter?
Should I cut the old growth back?

Obviously, relatively new to water gardening,

Fred