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Botanical Information
Taxonomy
Hemerocallis spp.
History
Physical Description
Perennial, easy to grow; vary in height from 10-36″; bloom anywhere from early summer to frost, depending on variety
Varieties & Cultivars
Categories or Types of [plantname]
Colors Available
- yellow
- orange
- red
- pink
Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/[plantname])
Growth Requirements
Climate & Temperature Requirements
Air Temperature
Soil Temperature
Humidity
Day Length or Light Requirements
Daylilies can grow in full sun to part shade
Site Conditions Favored
Soil Requirements
Soil Texture
Daylilies prefer well-drained soil, with lots of organic matter, but can tolerate many soil types.
pH
Nutrient Requirements
Propagation
Methods of propagation
Seed
Division
Cuttings
Transplanting or Potting Up
Seed Saving
Planting Out
Bed Prep & Soil Amendments
Bed Spacing
Row Spacing
Planting Depth
Alternative Bed Methods
Container Gardening
Routine Cultivation & Maintenance
Water Requirements
Fertilization Recommendations
Mulching & Weeding
Pinching or Pruning & Dividing
Divide clumps of daylilies every 3-5 years.
Support
Winterizing
Companion Planting
Helpful Companions
Harmful Companions
Companion to..
Pests, Diseases & Problems
Common Pests
Common Diseases
Symptoms
Whole Plant
Leaves
Stem/Trunk
Flowers
Fruit
Roots
Harvesting & Storage
Edible Parts of the Plant
Blossoms have a sweet flavor, especially the pale yellows and oranges
Yield
Days to Harvest / Harvest Timing
Depends on variety – daylilies flower anywhere from early summer to frost.
Harvest Methods
- Harvest daylily flowers in the morning after the dew has dried, but before the heat of the day has started
- if you aren’t going to be using them right away, leave enough stem to put them in a vase of water
Storage of harvest
Fresh
- put long-stemmed flowers in water and keep in a cool place
- if not long-enough for a vase, then store them between damp paper towels or in a plastic bag in the fridge
Canned
Frozen
Pickled
Dried
- Dried daylily flower petals are used in many cultures
- separate petals and lay them in a single layer on screen or paper towels to dry
- label and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place
Cooking
Nutritional Benefits & Values
Toxicity
Cooking
Preparation
- Just before using, gently wash the flower or dust it off to get insects & dirt off
- remove the stamens and pistils and sepals
Cooking Methods
Recipes (link to …/category/recipes/tag/[plantname])
Daylily flowers can be used as decoration, or eaten:
- salads
- garnishment: adorn plates, buffets, or float them in punch
- stuff with soft cheeses for an appetizer
- Sweet & Sour soup: dried daylily petals are an important ingredient
Resources
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