Hemerocallis fulva

Orange daylily

Taxonomy

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes
• Clade: Angiosperms
• Clade: Monocots
• Order: Asparagales
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Genus: Hemerocallis
• Species: Hemerocallis fulva

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Common Names by Region

• United States: Orange Daylily, Ditch Lily
• United Kingdom: Tawny Daylily
• China: 黄花菜 (Huang Hua Cai)

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Description

• Growth Habit: Perennial herbaceous plant growing from rhizomes or tuberous roots.
• Size: Typically grows 2–4 feet (60–120 cm) tall.
• Leaves: Long, strap-like leaves, 1–1.5 inches wide, forming dense clumps.
• Flowers: Trumpet-shaped, orange with darker midribs; each bloom lasts a single day, flowering in succession.

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Known Range

• Native Range: Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
• Cultivated Range: Widely naturalized across North America, Europe, and temperate regions worldwide.

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Care Requirements

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but adapts to various soil types, including clay.
• Humidity: Tolerates a wide range of humidity levels.
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.
• Propagation: Division of clumps in spring or fall.
• Common Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-resistant; occasional issues with spider mites or aphids. Root rot may occur in poorly drained soil.

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Additional Notes

• Special Features:
  • Low-maintenance and resilient plant.
  • Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees.
  • Often used in erosion control and as a ground cover in difficult sites.
• Maintenance Level: Minimal; thrives with little intervention.