Coastal Day Lily
Hemerocallis littorea
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Overview
Coastal Day Lily (Hemerocallis littorea) is a perennial plant native to Japan and Korea, known for its adaptability in various habitats such as coastal areas. This plant thrives in full or partial sun with moisture levels ranging from dry to moist soil types including light sandy, medium, and heavy clay soils. It can grow up to 0.9 meters tall and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Coastal Day Lily is valued for its edible parts, which include flowers, leaves, roots, and shoots. Its distinctive features include its ability to withstand diverse environmental conditions and its light-to-medium sun requirements, making it a versatile addition to gardens or landscapes.
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What is Coastal Day Lily?
Coastal Day Lily (Hemerocallis littorea) is a perennial plant native to Japan and Korea, known for its adaptability in various habitats such as coastal areas. This plant thrives in full or partial sun with moisture levels ranging from dry to moist soil types including light sandy, medium, and heavy clay soils.
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Cultivation
Coastal Day Lily thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It is hardy in zones 4-8, making it suitable for temperate regions. Keep the soil moist but not overly wet, as it can tolerate dry conditions once established. Harvest edible parts such as flowers, leaves, roots, and shoots. The plant grows to about 0.9 meters tall and prefers a pH range of 4.8 to 8.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.9 m tall
Soil pH
4.8–8
For first-time growers
How to grow Coastal Day Lily for the first time
8steps
Start with Coastal Day Lilies to add a low-maintenance, attractive plant to your garden.
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What you'll need
Coastal Day Lily plants or seeds, gardening gloves, trowel, watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Ensure soil is well-draining, light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant established plants or sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and 20-30 cm apart in the garden bed.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Water when dry, especially during hot weather. Fertilize once a year with compost or well-rotted manure.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead leaves and spent flowers to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in poorly draining soil, neglecting to prune regularly.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeavesRootShoots
Edible uses: The Coastal Day Lily is edible and can be consumed in various forms. The flowers, leaves, roots, and shoots are all usable parts of the plant. Typically, the flowers are eaten raw or used to make tea. Leaves and shoots can be cooked or added fresh to salads. Roots can also be prepared by cooking them.
Other uses:Weaving material
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
2 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
2 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 2 native
Asia2 regions
native (2)JapanSouth Korea
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