Summary: Hemerocallis fulva (orange daylily) is a plant in the Asphodelaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Daylilies are a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis. The flowers are usually large and showy, with six petals. They come in various colours: yellow, orange, pink, red and purple. The daylily is native to Eurasia and is found in many parts of the world. The flowers typically last for one day, hence the name ‘daylily’. They are straightforward to grow, with many forms tolerant of almost total neglect. Daylilies are widely used as a food crop in China and Japan. The genus comprises about 20 species. The Common DayLily H. fulva is more heat tolerant and grows well in drier climates. All parts of the plants are edible, with the flowers used more frequently. Eat the flowers raw when fully open. The petals are thick, crisp and juicy, with a delicate sweetness at their base due to their nectar. They are nutritious, containing reasonable quantities of protein, carbohydrates, iron and vitamin A. They are a great addition to the salad bowl. Cook flower buds; they taste like green beans. In the Orient, the flowers are dried and used as a flavouring and thickener in soups and sauces. The young shoots have a pleasant sweet flavour, making an excellent cooked vegetable. Depending on the species, young shoots are harvested from late winter and for much of the spring. Many species also produce edible nutty-flavoured young roots eaten raw or cooked. Many Hemerocallis species are excellent weed-excluding ground cover, succeeding under and around trees and shrubs. Plant clump-forming species such as H. dumortieri, H. lilioasphodelus and H. middendorffii 50cm (18in) apart. Running species such as H. fulva are planted up to 1m (3ft) apart. Daylilies are easily grown perennial garden plants. They succeed in most soils, from light and dry ones to heavy clays, though they are happiest in rich and moist soil. They tolerate quite a bit of shade but grow better and flower more freely when in a sunny position. Flowers from plants in the shade live longer. Hardness varies from species to species. Hemerocallis is native to Asia, primarily eastern Asia, including China, Korea and Japan. Bloom Color: Orange, Red. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Upright or erect.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate — keep soil moist |
| Soil | Well-drained, moist, clay |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 3-10 |
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