copper lily

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H. dumortieri is a clump-forming, compact perennial, to 60cm tall, with narrow, erect leaves. In summer, deep orange perfumed flowers, up to 10cm across, emerge from red-orange buds

Scientific classification

Species: copper lily (Hemerocallis dumortieri)
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of copper lily

Distribution map

Far East

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of copper lily

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copper lily care guide

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering season
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering season

Fertilizing

Daylily feed every two to four weeks through warm blooming months

Pruning

Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn. Propagate from seed (indoors or outdoors) in autumn or spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See Hemerocallis cultivation for details

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