Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus aka Yellow Daylily
Taxonomy
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus, commonly known as Lemon Daylily, Lemon Lily, or Yellow Daylily, is a plant of the genus Hemerocallis that is native to Europe and Asia. It is found across China, in N.E. Italy and Slovenia, and is one of the first daylilies used for breeding new daylily cultivars. The plant grows in big, spreading clumps, and its leaves grow to 75 cm (30 in) long. It produces sweetly fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers with a diameter of approximately 4 inches; each flower scape rises up to 3 feet tall from a clump of arching, strap-shaped, medium green leaves. Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus is easy to grow and thrive with regular watering and long-lasting, direct light. It likes soil that is well draining and should be repotted when the plant doubles in size. It has a short bloom period of May to June, and the genus name comes from the Greek words hemera meaning day and kallos meaning beauty, as each flower lasts but one day.
Common names
Yellow Daylily, Lemon Lily, Stella D'oroHow to care for Yellow Daylily
Difficulty
With its straightforward care requirements, Yellow Daylily is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.
Water
Yellow Daylily should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Yellow Daylily loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
Lighting
To ensure optimal growth, the Yellow Daylily prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.
Toxicity
No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.
Fertilizer
Once the Yellow Daylily has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.
Region of origin
Yellow Daylily’s native range is Original habitat is obscure, possibly China. An occasional garden escape in Britain.
More info:
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More Species in Hemerocallis Genus
Hemerocallis thunbergii
Hemerocallis coreana
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus Yellow Daylily
Hemerocallis Day Lily
Hemerocallis middendorffii Amur Day Lily
Hemerocallis plicata
Hemerocallis dumortieri Dumortier's Day Lily
Hemerocallis forrestii
