Hemerocallis spp.
Day lilies
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Hemerocallis spp..
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Day lilies
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Daglelie
- French
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- Hémérocalle
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Hemerocallis (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Leaves, Flowers, Root
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
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 237697; name ID 277620; Hemerocallis L.. Family column.
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