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Edible Organic Daylily - Hemerocallis Buttercup

Hemerocallis Buttercup
Daylily

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Perennial plants producing beautiful bright yellow flowers similar to lilies. It is sometimes called 'daylily' because its ephemeral flowers open for only one day. However, they constantly succeed each other, offering continuous flowering during the summer. The Buttercup variety offers tasty flowers, enhancing savoury or sweet dishes. This hardy plant is easy to grow and ideal for permaculture as it remains in place for many years. Plant it in autumn (or possibly in spring) and harvest the flowers during the summer.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time March to April, September to October
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Flowering time June to September
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Harvest time June to September
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Description

The Edible Daylily 'Buttercup' is a perennial plant that produces flowers similar to lilies, in a beautiful bright yellow colour. It is sometimes called the 'day lily' because its ephemeral flowers only open for a day. Nevertheless, they constantly succeed each other, offering continuous flowering during the summer. The Buttercup variety offers tasty flowers that can be used to enhance savoury or sweet dishes. It is very hardy and easy to grow, ideal for permaculture as it stays in place for many years. Plant it in autumn (or possibly in spring) and harvest the flowers during summer.

 

The name Hemerocallis comes from Greek and means 'beauty of a day'. Each flower will bloom in the morning and wilt in the evening, making room for a new flower on the same stem the next day. The flowers are a beautiful bright yellow and trumpet-shaped. Its leaves are evergreen and slightly arched. The plant reaches a height of 60 cm (24in) at maturity. It naturally grows in wet areas.

The flowers are widely used in Asian cuisine and can be consumed raw or cooked, in savoury or sweet dishes. You can stuff them with meat or cheese, prepare them as fritters, or use them to flavour soups and desserts. Their taste is slightly sweet and peppery.

This plant with edible and decorative flowers will fit both in the vegetable garden and in the ornamental garden. It is very hardy and low-maintenance and stays in place for many years. It can also be grown in pots.

Harvesting: The flowers should be picked in summer, from June to September. The harvest should be regular as each flower lasts only one day! Note: flowering will become more abundant from the 2nd year.

Preservation: The flowers should be consumed quickly after harvest. You can put them in a vase and the flowers will last for a week as long as you change the water every day.

Gardener's tip: We recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protection helps the soil stay moist and reduces weed growth.

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Edible Organic Daylily - Hemerocallis Buttercup (Flowering) Flowering
Edible Organic Daylily - Hemerocallis Buttercup (Foliage) Foliage

Harvest

Harvest time June to September
Type of vegetable Flower vegetable
Vegetable colour yellow
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Colour
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Product reference35251

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Planting and care

The edible daylily thrives in most types of soils, including poor and limestone soils, but particularly likes rich, moist, well-drained soils. Choose a sunny or partially shady exposure. Planting can be done in March-April, but is better in autumn, in September-October.

 

Add well-rotted compost after loosening the soil. Soak the root balls in water for 1/2 hour before planting.

Space the plants 60 cm (24in) apart. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), place the root ball after untangling the roots if necessary, and cover with fine soil. Firm and water to keep the soil moist.

Water during the summer. In autumn, remove faded flowers and yellowed leaves. In early spring, add a little well-rotted compost on the surface.

 

The daylily can be propagated by dividing clumps in spring or autumn. This operation is recommended every 5 years or so.

Cultivation

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time March to April, September to October

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Edge of border, Container, Vegetable garden, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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