In 2009, Ashton created his first perennial garden and quickly discovered that daylilies were his favorite plant. His grandfather’s collection included many heritage cultivars, with some introductions dating into the 1990s. Ashton later discovered daylily catalogs and online selling sites and was immediately drawn to the striking blooms of modern hybrids.

Today, Windswept Farm & Gardens includes nearly two acres of daylilies, with approximately 1,500 registered cultivars and tens of thousands of seedlings. Ashton focuses primarily on tetraploids, especially those with blue tones, bitones, and other distinctive traits that catch his eye. Terry’s interests include diploid miniatures, unusual forms, and patterned daylilies.