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Hemerocallis fulva littorea Coastal day lily (1 Page of 5) The Hemerocallis fulva littorea plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Hemerocallidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coastal day lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. littorea. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Hemerocallis fulva littorea Common Name: Coastal day lily Family: Hemerocallidaceae Author: Mak. Known Hazards: Large quantities of the leaves are said to be halucinogenic[127, 137]. 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].) Mature Height: 0.9 Mature Width: 0.6 Habitat: Grassy places near the sea[58, 187].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1], including dry ones, preferring a rich moist soil and a sunny position[200] but tolerating partial shade[88]. Plants flower less freely in a shady position though the flowers can last longer in such a position[205]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in short grass if the soil is moist[1]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[200].
Plants are hardy to about -15°c[187].
The plant has a fibrous root system[205].
Individual flowers are short-lived, opening in the morning and withering in the evening. The plant, however, produces a succession of flowers over a period of about 6 weeks[205].
Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Unlike the type species, this form does produce viable seed[187].
Plants take a year or two to become established after being moved[200]. They can then spread quite freely[K].
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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