Daylily Plants

Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) are edible and have been consumed for centuries in various cultures, particularly in Asia.

Some of the culinary uses of daylilies include:

Flowers:

• • Buds: The flower buds can be eaten raw or cooked. They are often stir-fried, used in soups, or added to salads.
  • Blooms: The open flowers can be consumed raw, stuffed, or used as a garnish. They have a slightly sweet, floral flavor and a crunchy texture.
  • Dried Flowers: In Chinese cuisine, dried daylily flowers are known as "golden needles" and are used in soups and other dishes.

Shoots: Young shoots can be harvested in spring and cooked like asparagus or added to salads.

Tubers: The tuberous roots can be dug up and eaten either raw or cooked. They have a mild, nutty flavour and a crunchy texture, similar to a water chestnut.

While daylilies are generally safe for humans to eat, some people may experience digestive upset if consumed in large quantities. 

Common names: Daylily, Daylilies, Day Lily

Edible: Flowers, shoots and tubers
Harvest timing: Summer and fall

Scientific name: Hemerocallis hybrid

Light requirements: Full sun to part sun
Full-grown size: 2-3' tall x 2' wide
Hardiness: Zone 3
Pollination: Self-pollinating 
Wildlife: Attracts moths and butterflies 
Origin: Asia
Noteworthy: Make sure you are correctly identifying daylilies and not selecting other plants with similar-looking flowers, like Easter Lilies and Tiger Lilies, as many can be toxic. True daylilies have long, strap-like leaves and produce flowers on leafless stems.

WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.