Hemerocallis fulva (Day Lily)
| Also known as: | Orange Daylily |
|---|---|
| Genus: | Hemerocallis |
| Family: | Liliaceae (Lily) |
| Life cycle: | perennial |
| Origin: | Asia |
| Habitat: | sun to part shade; fields, along roads and streams |
| Bloom season: | spring, summer |
| Plant height: | 2 to 5 feet |
| USDA PLANTS database: | Minnesota county distribution map |
| Spotted in Ramsey County at: |
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Detailed Information
- Flower:
![[photo of flower]](/udata/r9ndp23q/orange/day-lily-100_1122-t.jpg)
Large flower, 3 to 4 inches across, made up of what appears to be 6 petals, but the 3 outer ones are actually similar-looking sepals and slightly narrower than the inner petals. All are orange with red streaks and turn to yellow at the throat. The petal edges are usually curled. 6 long stamens emerge from the center. Each flower lasts only 1 day, hence the name.
- Leaves:
![[photo of leaves]](/udata/r9ndp23q/orange/day-lily-100_1121b-t.jpg)
A cluster of long, blade-like leaves surround the base of the plant.
![[photo of flower]](/udata/r9ndp23q/orange/day-lily-100_1122.jpg)
![[photo of leaves]](/udata/r9ndp23q/orange/day-lily-100_1121b.jpg)
All photos taken along Old Highway 8 near County Road H in New Brighton, MN, July 2006.
Comments
Have you seen this plant in Minnesota, or have any other comments about it?
on: 2010-08-27 21:29:38
Much to my chagrin, SLP allows residents to plant this invasive plant (that has taken over their own yards) along a road that runs along a marshy section of Minnehaha Creek where we have been removing buckthorn! :(