Yellow Day Lily
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus
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IOverview
Overview
The Yellow Day Lily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus) is a perennial plant native to eastern Asia and parts of Europe, including Albania, China, Italy, Kazakhstan, and Yugoslavia. Known for its edible flowers, leaves, roots, and shoots, this plant thrives in light, medium, or heavy soil with a pH range of 4.8 to 8. It prefers dry to moist conditions and is hardy in zones 4-8. With a height and width of 0.6 meters, the Yellow Day Lily features distinctive golden-yellow flowers that make it an attractive ornamental plant. Its ability to propagate through division or seed sowing makes it easy to cultivate in gardens.
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What is Yellow Day Lily?
The Yellow Day Lily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus) is a perennial plant native to eastern Asia and parts of Europe, including Albania, China, Italy, Kazakhstan, and Yugoslavia. Known for its edible flowers, leaves, roots, and shoots, this plant thrives in light, medium, or heavy soil with a pH range of 4.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Yellow Day Lily thrives in light to medium soil and prefers a pH range of 4.8 to 8. It is hardy in temperate regions from zones 4-8. This perennial requires well-draining soil but can tolerate dry to moist conditions. Provide full sun for best flowering, though partial shade is acceptable. Propagate through division or direct sow seeds six weeks after the last frost. The plant grows to about 0.6 meters in both height and width, making it a manageable addition to any garden. Harvest edible parts including flowers, leaves, roots, and shoots.
Light
7/10
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.6 m × 0.6 m
Soil pH
4.8–8
Seasonal calendar
Northern hemisphere · UTC month is September
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- Propagation
- Division, Seed - direct sow
- Sow outdoors
- 6 weeks after last frost
For first-time growers
How to grow Yellow Day Lily for the first time
8steps
Start with Yellow Day Lilies to gain experience in gardening basics.
- 1
What you'll need
Yellow Day Lily bulbs, a trowel, and a garden fork.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late summer after the last frost.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Ensure soil is well-draining with a pH between 4.8-8; loosen the topsoil for better root growth.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Divide bulbs in spring, planting them about 5 cm deep and 10 cm apart.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged; mulch around the plants for added moisture retention.
- 6
Ongoing care
Fertilize once in early spring with a balanced fertilizer and again after flowering. Keep weeds at bay.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune dead leaves to maintain plant health; cut back spent flower stalks for a tidier appearance.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting to mulch, and not dividing bulbs regularly.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeavesRootShoots
Edible uses: The Yellow Day Lily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus) is edible and its flowers, leaves, roots, and shoots can be consumed. The flowers are often eaten raw or used in salads for their delicate flavor. Leaves and shoots are typically cooked like other greens, while the roots can be prepared by boiling or roasting before consumption.
Other uses:Weaving materialGround coverFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
15 native · 15 introduced
Distribution
15 native · 15 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 15 native· 15 introduced
Europe8 regions
native (3)AlbaniaItalyRussia
introduced (5)AustriaBulgariaFranceGermanyPortugal
Asia4 regions
native (4)ChinaKazakhstanMongoliaSouth Korea
Americas4 regions
introduced (4)CubaDominican RepublicHaitiJamaica
Oceania1 region
introduced (1)Fiji
Broader regions
native:Amur, Primorye, Khabarovsk, Eastern Asia, Altay, Yugoslavia
introduced:Illinois, Czechoslovakia, Connecticut, Indiana, Arkansas
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