Thunbergii Daylily (Hemerocallis thunbergii)

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

Hemerocallis thunbergii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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. — 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

Mountains in C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)