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Hemerocallis middendorffii (1 Page of 5) The Hemerocallis middendorffii plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Hemerocallidaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Hemerocallis middendorffii Family: Hemerocallidaceae Author: Trautv.&Mey. 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].) Mature Height: 0.9 Mature Width: 0.5 Habitat: Meadows in high mountains of N. Japan[58].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1], including dry ones, preferring a rich moist soil and a sunny position[111] 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].
Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].
Individual flowers are short-lived, but the plant produces a succession of blooms and also flowers again in late summer[205].
The plant has a fibrous root system that does not extend far[205].
Plants take a year or two to become established after being moved but then form large clumps[200, 187].
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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