Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Also Known As

Hemerocallis flava
Lemon Daylily
Night Blooming Daylily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'

planting zones

3b-9b

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Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus plant details

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, evening garden, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I have to admit that I am not much of a Daylily fan, but THIS one I want in my garden! This species sports FRAGRANT lemon yellow flowers that are narrow for this genus on stems to 3’ high from a deciduous clump of arching leaves in May>June. Eventually makes a 24” wide clump in average soil with regular to occasional summer water in full sun. Fuss free.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A choice plant for the spring garden (Jelitto). Early blooming and sweetly lemon-flower-scented, this daylily of moist meadows and woodland edges produces its 2-3' stalks of glossy light-yellow flowers in early spring. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The classic farmhouse daylily, it was introduced to American gardens in the 18th century. Pure pale-yellow 4” long trumpet flowers appear in early summer, and are sweetly fragrant. The scent resembles lily-of-the-valley, and another old name for the plant was Custard Lily. The flowers are smaller and daintier in appearance than the big modern daylilies. Slender strap-like leaves remain glossy all summer. Plants are vigorous, and spread well. Hardy Zone 3-9. Height 24-36”. Daylilies are among the easiest of perennials to grow, in full sun or light shade, and are tolerant of most soils. Once settled in, they need no fussing or dividing, and will blossom reliably for many years. Plants are shipped Bare-Root

By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

True stock! Many daylilies are mistakenly called lemon lily, but ours is the true original. For centuries, this and the single orange "ditch lily" were the only daylilies common in gardens. Always the more prized, lemon lily is smaller, much more graceful, and early blooming, with a sweet scent that led one botanist in 1733 to call it the "Yellow Tuberose." Best in cool climates and moist soils. Aka custard lily (for its fragrance), H. flava