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Hemerocallis fulva

Tawny Daylily (Common Daylily, Orange Daylily)

Rusty-orange-red blooms, usually with darker median zones and stripes.

  • »  AKA Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus var. fulva
  • »  Orange flowers with a slightly darker orange eyezone
  • »  Sword-like leaves, arranged in pairs, grow at the base of the plant
  • »  Used for naturalizing
  • »  Bloom Time: mid-July to mid-August
  • »  Flower Height: up to 150 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 14 cm
  • »  Flower Type: Triploid

1gal
$22.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:125-150 cm
  • Spread:90-110 cm
  • Bloom Color: Orange
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Hemerocallis fulva

The name "hemerocallis" is derived from the Greek words for "day" and "beautiful," referring to the individual flowers lasting for about 24 hours. 

Both the flower buds and open flowers of the daylily are edible, with the petals and sepals frequently used for colour contrast in salads. 

Introduced and has naturalized throughout most of eastern North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hemerocallis fulva

Hemerocallis grow best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Daylilies with very dark flower colours benefit from more shade. They are adaptable to many soil conditions, even heavy clay soils, and once established, will tolerate heat and drought. Prune the flower stalks down after blooming to improve the overall appearance and lengthen bloom time. They spread (some slowly, some more aggressively) by underground rhizomes. Easy to grow.