Member Benefits
Great Gardens. Great People. A Shared Love of Daylilies.
There’s more to the Chicagoland Daylily Society than beautiful flowers! Membership opens the door to new discoveries, gardening knowledge, special experiences, and lasting friendships.
Why Join CDS?
Discover Extraordinary Daylilies. Gain access to unique and hard-to-find varieties through members-only plant sales, exchanges, and plant sharing. Many of these daylilies aren’t available at local garden centers.
Learn from Experienced Gardeners. Get practical advice on growing daylilies in the Chicagoland area, including tips on soil, climate, plant care, and garden design.
Visit Beautiful Private Gardens. Enjoy opportunities to explore members’ gardens, gather inspiration, and see an amazing variety of daylilies growing in local landscapes.
Enjoy Outstanding Speakers and Programs. Learn from respected local, regional, and nationally recognized speakers, including prominent daylily hybridizers and horticultural experts.
Make New Friends. Connect with fellow gardeners who share your enthusiasm for plants, gardening, and learning something new.
Get Involved. Volunteer at Society events, participate in community projects, or lend a hand in another member’s garden. You don’t even need to have a garden of your own to enjoy being part of CDS!
Stay Connected. Receive our Society newsletter featuring club news, upcoming events, gardening information, and member contributions.
Membership Dues
Membership is an affordable way to enjoy a year of gardening, learning, and friendship.
Individual Membership: $15 per year in 2026, $25 in 2027
Household Membership: $20 per year (two people at the same address) in 2026, $30 in 2027
Ready to Join Us?
We’d love to welcome you!
Simply complete our membership application. Once submitted, our Membership Secretary, Margaret Colucci, will contact you with information about paying your annual dues.
Please note: Online payments are not currently available, but we are working on it! In the meantime, we’ll make the process as easy as we can.
Come for the daylilies. Stay for the friendships.