Orange Daylily

(Hemerocallis fulva)

Orange Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva)

Ulf Eliasson

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Hemerocallis fulva, commonly known as Orange Daylily, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands and grassy slopes in East Asia, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters) and spreads 18-24 inches (45-60 cm). The Orange Daylily has a clumping form with arching, blade-like leaves and is known for its vibrant orange-red flowers, each with a pale central stripe on the tepals. The flowers are quite showy, measuring 5–12 cm (2–4+3⁄4 in) across, and bloom from early summer to late autumn. Each flower lasts only a single day, but the scapes bear 10-20 buds, ensuring a long flowering period. After flowering, the plant may produce inconspicuous, dry capsule fruits.

The Orange Daylily is valued for its hardiness, ease of cultivation, and ability to thrive in a range of garden conditions. It is often used for mass plantings, erosion control on slopes, and as a ground cover due to its vigorous growth habit. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It is winter hardy to USDA Zone 4 and can tolerate a variety of soil types, provided they have good drainage. However, gardeners should be aware that Hemerocallis fulva can be invasive, spreading by underground rhizomes and outcompeting native vegetation. It is recommended to control its spread by deadheading or dividing clumps every few years.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 2-2.5 feet
Width: 2-2.5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Orange
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous, Semi-deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Native to open woodlands and grassy slopes in East Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Fulvous Day-Lily, Orange Day-Lily, Tawny Day-Lily, Common Orange Daylily, Tiger Daylily, Fulvous Daylily, Ditch Lily, Fourth Of July Lily, Tawny Daylily, Railroad Daylily

Scientific Names: , Hemerocallis fulva, Hemerocallis crocea, Hemerocallis disticha, Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus subsp. fulva, Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus var. fulva,

GBIF Accepted Name: Hemerocallis fulva (L.) L.