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Physical description: This plant is a light yellow-flowered daylily
that has leaves about 0.5 inch wide and 1.5 inch long. The scapes
are shorter than the leaves, and carry 2 to 4 sessile flowers
per stem. The funnel-shaped flowers, which bloom in spring, have
a fruity fragrance .
Optimal growing conditions: Although daylilies grow well in partial shade
in most soils, they prefer rich and moist soil, and will produce
more flowers under full sun. However, flowers grown under full
sun are shorter-lived than the ones grown under partial shade.
This plant is thought to be allelopathic.
Susceptibility to pests and diseases: This plant is generally free from disease problems,
especially if soil is kept well drained. Slugs and snails can
be damaging, especially to the young plants in the spring. Mites,
aphids, and thrips can become troublesome, too.
Use:
Early daylilies serve as good weed-excluding ground covers for
areas around trees and shrubs in low-maintenance gardens.
Additional notes:
In some countries such as China and Japan, daylilies are cultivated
as food crops. The sweet fragrance of the daylily flower makes
it a good ingredient for food. Although the flowers are most
frequently used, all parts of the plant can be eaten, either
raw or cooked. Also, the roots of this plant are used as a cure
for arsenic poisoning and cancer.
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