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daylilies
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daylilies
Hemerocallis
Daylilies are bright, cheerful flowers that bloom for just one day! They come in many colors and are easy to grow, making gardens look beautiful.
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The daylilies have trumpet-shaped flowers in a spectacular range of colors, from vibrant yellows and oranges to deep reds, pinks, and purples, often with contrasting throats. Their long, arching, grass-like leaves form dense clumps at the base.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsphodelaceaeGenusHemerocallis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people in Asia grew daylilies for food and medicine thousands of years ago!
Daylily roots can help prevent soil erosion near rivers and on slopes by holding the earth tightly.
Gardeners have bred over 80,000 different kinds of daylilies, in countless colors and shapes!
Their name means "beauty for a day" in Greek, reflecting their short-lived, yet abundant, blooms!
Special abilities
Ability
Flower Power
Daylilies can provide tasty buds and blooms, offering a food source that has been used by people for centuries.
Ability
Survival Sprout
Daylilies can thrive in many tough spots, forming dense root systems that help them outcompete other plants.
Ability
Endless Blooms
Daylilies have sequential flowering, ensuring a continuous show of new blooms even though each flower lasts just one day.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-90 cm
- Spread
- 45-75 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-15 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Sips nectar from the colorful blooms.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on the leaves and flower buds.
eaten by
Red slug
Arion rufus
Chews holes in foliage and petals.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before picking flowers, even if they look pretty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is daylilies?
60-90 cm
How wide does daylilies spread?
45-75 cm
How big are the flowers on daylilies?
5-15 cm
When does daylilies bloom?
Summer-Fall
Is daylilies edible?
Yes
Is daylilies toxic?
None
What is daylilies's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is daylilies pollinated?
Insect
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