Common Orange Daylily
Hemerocallis fulva (L.) L.
Hemerocallis fulva, known as the Common Orange Daylily, is a species of daylily native to Asia. It is widely cultivated in temperate regions for its showy flowers and ease of growth. Despite its name, it is not a true lily but is named for its lily-like appearance and the short lifespan of its flowers, which last only one day. The species was first published in 1762.
Description
Hemerocallis fulva (L.) L. belongs to the family Asphodelaceae and is found in regions such as New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and several European countries. It is also known by common names including orange day-lily, tawny daylily, and corn lily. The varietal epithet in the original description is spelled 'fulvus'. This plant is commonly grown as an ornamental due to its attractive flowers and adaptability to various climates.
Other common names
Common Orange DaylilyDay LilyFulvous Day-LilyOrange Day-LilyOrange DaylilyTawny Day-LilyTawny Daylily
Distribution
New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · TR · TW · RU · HR · IE · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · IT · NO · DK · KG · SZ · FR · GR · Liechtenstein · Latvia · Lithuania · Czech Republic · Slovakia · Denmark
Synonyms
Hemerocallis croceaHemerocallis flavaHemerocallis kwansoHemerocallis lilioasphodelus var. fulvaHemerocallis fulva var. maculataHemerocallis fulva var. kwansoHemerocallis fulva f. kwansoHemerocallis disticha var. kwansoHemerocallis fulva var. rosea
