Citron Daylily (Hemerocallis Citrina)

Citron Daylily

Features and Characteristics

Hemerocallis citrina, sometimes called citron daylily, features 6″ diameter, trumpet-shaped, lemon yellow flowers on scapes rising up to 45″ tall above a thick clump of arching, blade-like, leaves up to 40″ long. Flowers are very fragrant. This species is a nocturnal bloomer. Flowers typically open up near sunset and close the morning of the following day.

Genus name comes from the Greek words hemera meaning day and kallos meaning beauty as each flower lasts but one day.

Specific epithet means lemon-colored or resembling citron. In this case for the lemon-yellow flowers.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Does well in a wide range of well-drained soils. Deadhead spent flowers daily for neatness and remove scapes when flowers have completed bloom. Divide to maintain vigor when the clumps become overcrowded.

Citron Daylily (Hemerocallis Citrina) Requirements

Hardiness zone	3 - 9
Sun light	Full Sun To Part Shade
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious problems. Daylilies are extremely adaptable perennials. They are easy to grow and virtually pest free.

Uses

Provides color and contrast to the perennial border when grown in clumps or when massed over larger areas. The fountain-like leaves provide elegant foliage, color and texture for the garden when the flowers are not in bloom. Daylilies can crowd out weeds and form a verdant ground cover.

Citron Daylily (Hemerocallis Citrina) Details

Common name	Citron Daylily
Botanical name	Hemerocallis Citrina
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Asphodelaceae
Hardiness zone	3 - 9
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Lemon Yellow
Flowering period	June - July
Height	3 - 4 Ft.
Width	1.50 To 2 Ft.