Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

Hemerocallis thunbergii is a flowering, herbaceous plant. Arising from a bulbous clump are blade-shaped leaves and a solitary golden-yellow flower. Commonly called late yellow day lily, the showy flowers are open for one day only. The botanical name comes from the Greek words hemera, meaning day, and kallos, meaning beauty; this beauty lasts only one day. Summer and Fall are the blooming periods. The common name is misleading, as this plant is not a lily.

Native to China and Korea, the Hemerocallis thunbergii thrives in Hawaii. The daylily is not prone to pests. A low maintenance plant, the day lily is drought tolerant and tolerant of poor soil. For vigorous growth, separate the clumping bulbs every few years. This species will naturalize in the garden.

Plant Uses:

• Container plant
• Cut flower
• Ornamental

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers