Lemon Day-Lily

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus is a species within the genus Hemerocallis. It has a wide distribution across Europe and parts of North America, including regions such as New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and several European countries. Linnaeus originally spelled the specific epithet as 'Lilio Asphodelus' in the protologue. The species also includes a varietal form with the epithet 'flavus'. Linnaeus documented the primary name and full synonymy for this species, including its variety. This plant is historically significant as one of the early daylilies used in breeding programs to develop new cultivars.