Citron daylily (Hemerocallis citrina)

Family: Hemerocallidaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Hemerocallis citrina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour is somewhat radish-like but not so sharp. — Leaves and young shoots - cooked.; They must be consumed when very young or else they become fibrous.; Flowers and flower buds - raw or cooked.; The flowers can be dried and used as a thickener in soups etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Forest margins, grassy fields and slopes along valleys from near sea level to 2000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)