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Daylily

Name: Daylily - Kahikatea Farm Certified Organic Nursery and Permaculture Farm
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Hemerocallis fulva

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Hardy clump-forming perennial with strappy leaves. Masses of typical lily flowers are borne from summer to autumn, in bright shades ranging from cream through yellow and orange to red. (NB – flower colour of your plant may vary from the pictures shown.) Frost hardy.

11cm pot.

Cultivation

Suitable for most sites but ideally plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Feed with a high potash feed to encourage flowering. Divide clumps every few years in early spring or autumn. Protect from slugs and snails.

Uses

All parts are edible. The young shoots can be cooked as a celery or asparagus substitute. The flower buds and open flowers can be eaten raw – they are thick, sweet and crunchy and are a fantastic addition to salads or can be battered and used as tempura. The flowers can also be cooked, or dried – pick when already withered. They add a delicate flavour to poultry, soups, stir-fries etc and are often used in vegetarian dishes for their musky-sweet flavour. They can be used to thicken soups and stews. The young tubers are said to have a nutty flavour.

When planted close together the plants can form a good ground cover, and the leaves can also be used woven together to make a strong cord.

Medicinal Uses

The plant is used medicinally in China and Korea, with a host of different uses. It is said to be a mildly “cold” herb that benefits the stomach, improves digestion, and dispels pathogenic heat and dampness. The leaves are said to be effective in aiding brain function, soothing nerves, and relieving sleeplessness and irritation, giving rise to another common name , Wangyoucao, meaning “Herb for forgetting your sorrows”.

History / Folklore / Further Info

Dried daylily flowers are an important crop in China, known as ‘golden needles’ – 黄花, huang hu or huanghuacai – yellow flower vegetable. They are reconstituted by soaking in water then used like green beans. They are an important ingredient in many traditional recipes such as Buddha’s Delight and Chinese New Year noodles, and are a symbol of wealth during the Lunar New Year. The buds are also used in Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines.

Shipping Advice

N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.

Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.

Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.

Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.

Medical disclaimer

Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.

We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.