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Sir Rootington is a Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus, commonly called Yellow daylily · Lemon daylily · Lemon lily.

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  1. Sir Rootington Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

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    Dusted Sir Rootington's leaves and the whole corner looks brighter.

    Dusted Sir Rootington's leaves and the whole corner looks brighter.

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  2. Sir Rootington Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

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    Checked Sir Rootington for pests under the leaves. All clear.

    Checked Sir Rootington for pests under the leaves. All clear.

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  3. Sir Rootington Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

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    Found a leaf turning on Sir Rootington. Fall is here.

    Found a leaf turning on Sir Rootington. Fall is here.

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  4. Sir Rootington Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

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    Short days mean Sir Rootington slows down — watering less already.

    Short days mean Sir Rootington slows down — watering less already.

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  5. Sir Rootington Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

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    New leaf unfurled this morning!

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  6. Sir Rootington Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

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    Repotted into a bigger home today.

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About this plant

Common name Yellow daylily · Lemon daylily · Lemon lily
Scientific name Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus
Sun Full sun to light shade
Water Moderate; tolerates some drought
Soil Fertile, well-drained; adaptable
Nickname Sir Rootington
Pet safety No — toxic to cats
Difficulty Easy

Fun facts

  • Its flowers are notably fragrant, unlike those of the common orange daylily.
  • It is one of the earliest daylilies to bloom each season, often starting in late spring.
  • The flowers are edible and have been used in Chinese cooking for centuries.
  • It was one of the first daylily species brought to Europe, in cultivation there since the 16th century.

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