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common orange daylily

Also known as: Eve's thread; fire lily; fulvous daylily; tawny daylily; tiger lily

H. fulva is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial to 1m tall with strap-shaped leaves, the outer ones arching outwards and the inner leaves upright. Large numbers of trumpet-shaped, tawny-orange flowers 5-12cm in diameter, each tepal with a pale central line, are borne in succession on the flowering stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: common orange daylily (Hemerocallis fulva)
Genus: Hemerocallis
Family: Asphodelaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of common orange daylily

Distribution map

China, Japan

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Quick identification of common orange daylily

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common orange daylily care guide

Moderate regular watering, more moisture during active flowering growth
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, more moisture during active flowering growth

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat during bloom season

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or early autumn

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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