Hemerocallis fulva
What is now known as the common daylily--or Ditch Lily, Old Orange, or Tawny--was introduced into the US in the late 1800's as an ornamental plant. Since then it has become the mother of some 40,000 registered cultivar.
It is so easily grown (and self-spreads by division of its thick, tuberous roots) that it is present as a wildflower in nearly every state. It is immensely useful as a ground cover to control erosion.
Flowers are both fragrant and edible.
*Deer May Browse* Photos by: B.Benton/TCN&L Need more information on daylilies? Visit the authorities online https://daylilies.org
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Type |
Dormant in Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' |
| Spread |
2' - 3' |
| Shape |
Clump-forming |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Dormant in Winter |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Orange w/reddish markings |
| Berries |
N/A |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not standing water): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
6 - 9 |
