Hemerocallis spp.

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Hemerocallis spp.

Also known as: Day lilies

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil

Format: Smal

Height: 1.20 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-10

Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Root

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(1)

Features:
None

Description

Leaves and young shoots are deliciously sweet in taste when they are young and can be eaten cooked. However, as they age, they become fibrous. Flowers and flower buds can be eaten both raw and cooked, with the quality varying from flower to flower. Some flowers are pleasantly sweet and crunchy, while others may have an unpleasant aftertaste. Generally, the brown/red flowers are tastier than the yellow variants. The root can be eaten both raw and cooked.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow	Yarrow can improve soil health and attract beneficial insects.
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula	Lavender helps suppress pests and attracts pollinators.
Berberis wilsoniae Wilson's barberry	Caryopteris is attractive to bees and can enhance pollination.
Salvia officinalis Sage	Sage can repel pests and improve the flavor of neighboring plants.
Rosa pimpinellifolia Burnet Rose, Scotch rose	Black-eyed Susan attracts pollinators and supports biodiversity.
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme	Thyme is beneficial for soil health and attracts pollinators.
Monarda didyma Bergamot	Bee balm attracts pollinators and enhances biodiversity.