Hemerocallis bulbiferum (Hemerocallidaceae )

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Hemerocallis bulbiferum
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The Hemerocallis bulbiferum plant species is found in E. Asia. It is a member of the Hemerocallidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Hemerocallis bulbiferum
Family:  Hemerocallidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Large quantities of the leaves are said to be halucinogenic. Blanching the leaves removes this hallucinatory component[205]. (This report does not make clear what it means by blanching, it could be excluding light from the growing shoots or immersing in boiling water[K].)

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Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. This species is not mentioned in a monograph of the genus[205], so its authenticity must be questioned. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most soils[1], including dry ones, preferring a rich moist soil[205]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeding in sun or shade, it produces more flowers in a sunny position though these flowers can be shorter-lived in very sunny positions[205]. Succeeds in short grass if the soil is moist[1]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Individual flowers only live for one day[205]. Plants take a year or two to become established after being moved[1]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. The plants are very susceptible to slug and snail damage, the young growth in spring is especially at risk[200].

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