Yellow Daylily
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus
- Native to:
- Albania, China, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, NW. Balkan Pen., Russia
W. Bulach
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus:
- Hemerocallis
- Species:
- Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus
- USDA Symbol:
- HELI4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Canadian Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio canadensis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in fertile soils with good organic content
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-6 weeks before sowing.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C.