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| Identification |
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Genus
Hemerocallis
Species
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
daylily
Family
HEMEROCALLIDACEAE
Specimen number
S12028
Data source
UnVeg p169;Xeri p285
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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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
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| Horticulture |
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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.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
The flowers appear in various colors.
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