Citron Day-Lily (Hemerocallis citrina)

Hemerocallis citrina, the Citron Day-lily, features fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It's a hardy perennial for sunny gardens.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Hardy

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Hardy

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed in spring and after flowering with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.5-1.0 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

10-15 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Image Gallery

Flowering & Fruiting Cycles

Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.

Northern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · JunPeak fruit · Jul

FloweringFruiting

Southern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · DecPeak fruit · Dec

FloweringFruiting

Taxonomy

kingdomPlantae
divisionTracheophyta
classLiliopsida
orderAsparagales
familyAsphodelaceae
genusHemerocallis
speciesHemerocallis citrina

Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

Rating: 0/5

Additional Care Tips

Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to root rot. Deep watering once a week is generally sufficient for established plants, more frequently for young or container-grown specimens.

Remove spent flower stalks (deadheading) regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. In late fall or early spring, trim back faded foliage to about 10-15 cm above the ground. This helps prevent disease and improves plant health for the next season.

Hemerocallis citrina is easily propagated by division. Dig up established clumps in early spring or fall. Separate the rhizomes, ensuring each section has at least one eye and a good root system. Replant divisions immediately into well-prepared soil.

Container-grown plants typically need repotting every 2-3 years to prevent them from becoming root-bound. Repot in early spring or fall. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the rhizome crown is at or slightly below soil level.

FAQs

What are the light requirements for Hemerocallis citrina?

Hemerocallis citrina thrives in full sun to partial shade. It will produce more blooms with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

How often should I water Citron Day-lily?

Water consistently, especially during dry periods. Deep watering is better than frequent shallow watering to encourage deep root growth.

Is Hemerocallis citrina deer resistant?

Day-lilies, including Hemerocallis citrina, are generally not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer.

When is the best time to plant Hemerocallis citrina?

The best times to plant are in early spring or fall, allowing the plant to establish its root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for Citron Day-lily after flowering?

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. You can also divide the clumps every few years in early spring or fall to rejuvenate the plant.

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Hardy

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed in spring and after flowering with a balanced fertilizer.

Additional Care Tips

FAQs

What are the light requirements for Hemerocallis citrina?

Hemerocallis citrina thrives in full sun to partial shade. It will produce more blooms with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

How often should I water Citron Day-lily?

Water consistently, especially during dry periods. Deep watering is better than frequent shallow watering to encourage deep root growth.

Is Hemerocallis citrina deer resistant?

Day-lilies, including Hemerocallis citrina, are generally not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer.

When is the best time to plant Hemerocallis citrina?

The best times to plant are in early spring or fall, allowing the plant to establish its root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for Citron Day-lily after flowering?

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. You can also divide the clumps every few years in early spring or fall to rejuvenate the plant.

Citron Day-Lily (Hemerocallis citrina)

Care Requirements

Plant Overview

Image Gallery

Flowering & Fruiting Cycles

Additional Care Tips

Water

Pruning

Propagation

Repotting

FAQs

What are the light requirements for Hemerocallis citrina?

How often should I water Citron Day-lily?

Is Hemerocallis citrina deer resistant?

When is the best time to plant Hemerocallis citrina?

How do I care for Citron Day-lily after flowering?

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Citron Day-Lily (Hemerocallis citrina)

Care Requirements

Plant Overview

Image Gallery

Flowering & Fruiting Cycles

Additional Care Tips

Water

Pruning

Propagation

Repotting

FAQs

What are the light requirements for Hemerocallis citrina?

How often should I water Citron Day-lily?

Is Hemerocallis citrina deer resistant?

When is the best time to plant Hemerocallis citrina?

How do I care for Citron Day-lily after flowering?