Japanese name: ヘメロカリス Scientific name:Hemerocallis
[Overview]
A perennial.
The leaves are simple, linear, and arise from the base in two rows.
A dichasial cyme is produced at the tip of the flower stalk.
Each flower lasts only one day, but they open one after another.
The color and shape of the flowers vary.
The fruit is a capsule.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed or by division.
It prefers a sunny, well-drained place rich in organic matter.
It is hardy, and when planted in a garden it grows well even if left alone.
Water thoroughly when the soil surface dries.
Apply base fertilizer, and also slow-release fertilizer once each in March–April and September–October.
Remove spent flowers promptly when flowering is over.
Aphids can occur.
