Hemerocallis
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Hemerocallis

daylily

  family hemerocallidaceae 
  genus hemerocallis 

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Identification
Genus  Hemerocallis Species  Variety  Cultivar  Common names  daylily Family  HEMEROCALLIDACEAE Specimen number  S12028 Data source  UnVeg p169;Xeri p285
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Seasonal bulb Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Erect Overall height  3' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water    Optimal soil texture  Soil texture 29 Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 04a-10b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Hemerocallis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Daylily does best in full sun to partial shade.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  The sprouts of this plant as well as the buds and the leaves and the tubers are all edible. Hemerocallis is most often used cooked.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Seed Pollination method    Planting style  Beds Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period  Apr 01 - May 31 Harvesting period    Frost tolerance  Very hardy Heat requirement  Any Fertilizer  No fertilizer Time to harvest  leaves-spring, blooms-summer, tuber-fall
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Cooked Nutritional value  Edible parts  Sprouts   Buds   Leaves   Tubers Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  has buds and blossoms that are sweet with a mucilaginous texture and that tubers are crisp and nutty
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  April and May are the best months for planting new crops. Harvesting: leaves-spring, blooms-summer, tuber-fall. Propagation of Hemerocallis can be achieved by seed.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  The flowers appear in various colors.

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