Citron Daylily

Hemerocallis citrina

annual1.2×0.8 mzone 4–8light shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Asphodelaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 0.8 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 15 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 4–8
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: very dry – very wet
pH: 5.3 – 8.6
Synonyms: Citron Day lily, Citron daylily

ground coverscented

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible7 of 10

Medicinal4 of 10

Other uses2 of 10

Growing

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Does well in a wide range of well-drained soils. Deadhead spent flowers daily for neatness and remove scapes when flowers have completed bloom. Divide to maintain vigor when the clumps become overcrowded. Prefers moist, rich soil but tolerates dry conditions. Hardy to at least -20°C.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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