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Hemerocallis fulva

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Hemerocallis fulva

The story

Native to Asia, this vibrant plant has captured imaginations across many cultures, earning a variety of names. In China, it is known as "萱草" (xuān cǎo) or the "forget-sorrow herb" (忘萱草), weaving a sense of emotional relief into its botanical identity. Meanwhile, in English-speaking regions, its midsummer blooms have earned it festive nicknames like the "Fourth of July lily" and the humble "ditch lily."

Sources: Wikidata, en.wikipedia.org

Family
Asphodelaceae

How to use it

Hemerocallis fulva is very widely grown as an ornamental plant in temperate climates. Gardeners favor it for its showy, bright orange flowers and its exceptional ease of cultivation, making it a reliable choice for landscaping and garden borders.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Gardening tip

When planting orange daylilies, make sure to dig a hole that is about 12 to 18 inches deep. This depth allows the roots to establish well and helps the plant thrive. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil for the best blooms!

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In the kitchen

The orange daylily is not typically eaten by humans, as it is primarily grown for ornamental purposes. While some parts of the plant are edible, caution is advised, and it is best to enjoy this beautiful flower in gardens rather than on your plate.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

About

Hemerocallis fulva, the orange day-lily, tawny daylily, corn lily, tiger daylily, fulvous daylily, ditch lily or Fourth of July lily, is a species of daylily native to Asia. It is very widely grown as an ornamental plant in temperate climates for its showy flowers and ease of cultivation. It is not a true lily in the genus Lilium, but gets its common name from the superficial similarity of its flowers to Lilium and from the fact that each flower lasts only one day.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Hemerocallis fulva
Slug
hemerocallis-fulva
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Asphodelaceae
Genus
Hemerocallis
Species
fulva
Wikidata QID
Q1424440
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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