Daylily
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Daylily
Hemerocallis L.
Daylilies are cheerful flowers that bloom for just one day! But don’t worry, they grow many flowers all summer long.
Habitat: Daylilies love sunny spots in the garden.
Appearance
The Daylily has striking, trumpet-shaped flowers in a rainbow of colors, including vibrant yellows, oranges, reds, and purples, often with contrasting throats or edges. Its long, arching, strap-like leaves form dense clumps from which sturdy stalks emerge, each bearing multiple flower buds.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsphodelaceaeGenusHemerocallis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient cultures ate daylily buds and flowers, considering them a valuable food source.
Even their dried flowers are used in Asian cuisine, adding a unique flavor to dishes.
The name "Hemerocallis" means "beauty for a day" because each bloom lasts only one day!
There are over 80,000 registered daylily varieties, showcasing an amazing array of forms.
Special abilities
Ability
Resilient Roots
Daylily has tough, fleshy roots that store water and nutrients, helping it survive droughts and harsh conditions.
Ability
Budding Bonanza
Daylily can produce many flower buds on a single stalk, ensuring continuous blooms and many chances to spread seeds.
Ability
Nutrient Hoarder
Daylily's roots and tubers store energy, allowing it to regrow quickly each year and making it a resilient plant.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-75 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-15 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer, depending on cultivar
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Sips nectar while aiding pollen transfer.
eats
Spanish slug
Arion vulgaris
Consumes leaves and young flower buds.
Traits
Perennial
Perennial plants live for more than two years, typically returning to grow and bloom each year from their roots.
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Hemerocallis
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Daylily?
30-90 cm
How wide does Daylily spread?
30-75 cm
How big are the flowers on Daylily?
5-15 cm
When does Daylily bloom?
Late spring to late summer, depending on cultivar
Is Daylily edible?
Yes
Is Daylily toxic?
Mild
What is Daylily's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Daylily pollinated?
Insect
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