Citron Daylily
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2Will it grow where I live?
Citron Daylily is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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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
Flowering & harvest
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Uses
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.
Frequently asked questions
Citron Daylily: how big does it get?
Citron Daylily (Hemerocallis citrina) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 1.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.8 m. Growth is medium.
Citron Daylily: what site does it need?
Citron Daylily tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Citron Daylily: is it hardy?
Citron Daylily is listed as hardy in zone 4–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Citron Daylily: will it grow in Central Europe?
Citron Daylily is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Citron Daylily: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to August.
Citron Daylily: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Citron Daylily are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Citron Daylily: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Medicinal 4/10, Other uses 2/10.
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