Daylilies - Hemerocallis (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Flower, Images)

Daylilies

Named for its extra short blooming time, daylilies produce lovely flowers that last for only one day apiece. The Latin name, Hemerocallis, accordingly means "beauty for a day." Available in a variety of colors, the ever-popular daylilies are many a gardener's favorite. The foliage is attractive (even after flowers have faded) and the plant requires minimal maintenance. These flowers are great for filling in large empty areas with mass plantings or lining walkways or garden paths.

Scientific classification

Genus

Daylilies (Hemerocallis)

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

30 cm to 91 cm

Plant Height

30 cm to 90 cm

Spread

8 cm to 15 cm

Flower Size

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

Images of Daylilies

Species

Yellow daylily Dumortier's daylily Citron day-lily Dwarf yellow daylily Daylilies 'James Marsh'Daylilies 'Prairie Blue Eyes'Daylilies 'Gentle Shepherd'Daylilies 'Cherry Cheeks'Daylilies 'Black Magic'Daylilies 'Pardon Me'Daylilies 'Fairy Tale Pink'Daylilies 'Golden Chimes'Daylilies 'Pink Damask'Daylilies 'Green Flutter'Daylilies 'Mardi Gras Parade'Daylilies 'Joan Senior'Daylilies 'American Revolution'Daylilies 'Red Precious'Daylilies 'Stafford'Daylilies 'Happy Returns'Daylilies 'Marion Vaughn'Daylilies 'Cartwheels'Daylilies 'Berlin Red Velvet'Daylilies 'Missenden'Daylilies 'Stoke Poges'Daylilies 'Neyron Rose'Daylilies 'Always Afternoon'Daylilies 'Planet Max'Daylilies 'Wineberry Candy'Daylilies 'Rocket City'Daylilies 'Holly Dancer'Daylilies 'Daring Deception'Daylilies 'Primal Scream'Daylilies 'Mary Todd'Daylilies 'Ruffled Apricot'Daylilies 'Night Beacon'Daylilies 'Ruby Spider'Daylilies 'Fooled Me'Daylilies 'Allegiance'Daylilies 'Flamingo Fantasy'Daylilies 'Cinderella's Dark Side'Daylilies 'Karen Sue'Daylilies 'French Tudor'Daylilies 'Barbary Corsair'Daylilies 'Canadian Border Patrol'Daylilies 'Catherine Woodbury'Daylilies 'Dragons Eye'Daylilies 'Spellbinder'Daylilies 'Mint Condition'Daylilies 'Red Volunteer'Daylilies 'Mini Pearl'Daylilies 'Woodside Ruby'Daylilies 'Bright Sunset'Daylilies 'August Frost'Daylilies 'Strawberry Candy'Summer wine daylily Daylily 'Frans Hals'Hemerocallis hybrida Daylilies 'Destined To See'Daylilies 'Corky'Orange daylily 'Flore Pleno'Daylilies 'Nosferatu'Daylilies 'Strutter's Ball'Daylilies 'Dominic'Daylilies 'Romantic Returns'Daylilies 'Crimson Pirate'Daylilies 'Siloam Double Classic'Daylilies 'Razzmatazz'Daylilies 'Marse Connell'Daylilies 'Spider Man'Daylilies 'Ming Toy'Daylilies 'Tiger Swirl'Daylilies 'Omomuki'Daylilies 'All American Chief'Daylilies 'Gordon Biggs'Daylilies 'Apricot Sparkles'Hemerocallis hybrid 'Berlin Lemon’Daylilies 'Frans Hals'Daylilies 'Sammy Russell'Daylilies 'Fragrant Returns'Daylilies 'Bertie Ferris'Daylilies 'Awesome Blossom'Daylilies 'Christmas Is'Daylilies 'Charles Johnston'Daylilies 'Custard Candy'Daylilies 'Hyperion'Daylilies 'Royal Mountie'Daylilies 'Helle Berlinerin'Daylilies 'Whichford'Daylilies 'Africa'Daylilies 'Siloam Amazing Grace'Daylilies 'Red Hot Returns'Daylilies 'Nona's Garnet Spider'Daylilies 'Siloam Merle Kent'Daylilies 'Bess Ross'Daylilies 'Free Wheelin'Daylilies 'Chicago Apache'Daylilies 'Little Grapette'Daylilies 'Pandora's Box'

Toxicity

Many varieties of the daylilies genus are extremely poisonous to cats. Even the smallest contact or pollen can cause severe poisoning, with symptoms like dehydration, vomiting, lethargy, and loss of appetite. Cats should avoid all parts of daylilies, including pollen and vase water, as it can be fatal.

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Quickly Identify Daylilies

Clump-forming habit with grass-like, longitudinally folding leaves.

Sizeable trumpet-shaped flowers, 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) with vibrant colors.

Distinct two-ranked leaves, 6-14 inches (15-35 cm) long, arching along their length.

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Care Guide for Daylilies

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Daylilies thrive in well-drained soil and benefit from consistent moisture, requiring weekly watering for optimal health. While tolerant of drought, they prefer moist conditions during their growing season, which promotes vibrant blooms.

Propagation: The primary method for propagating daylilies is division, although seed sowing is also viable. Successful propagation depends on factors like light, temperature, and soil drainage. Division requires careful timing and air circulation, while seed propagation demands patience as establishment may take longer.

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