Hemerocallis plicata (Hemerocallidaceae )

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Hemerocallis plicata
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The Hemerocallis plicata plant species is found in E. Asia - S.W. and W. China. It is a member of the Hemerocallidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Hemerocallis plicata
Family:  Hemerocallidaceae
Author:  Stapf.

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:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sub-alpine woods and alpine meadows[205].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1], including dry ones, preferring a rich moist soil and a sunny position but tolerating partial shade. 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]. The string-like roots have spindle-shaped swellings near their ends[205]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. This species is closely related to H. multiflora, differing mainly in height, number of flowers on a scape and the folding of the leaves[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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