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UK Middendorff's Daylily

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower     Edible Symbol 
Image of Middendorff's Daylily
Hemerocallis middendorffii
Family: Asphodelaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Middendorff's Daylily
Scientific Name Hemerocallis middendorffii
MainColor Orange
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found July (May - Jul)
ImageUrl Hemerocallis-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Hemel Hempstead
Country Found UK
Last Updated 13 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Middendorff's Daylily is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright orange-yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and typically appear in late spring to early summer. The plant has long, arching leaves and can reach heights of up to 80 cm.

Distribution

This species is native to northeastern Asia, including regions of China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. It thrives in open meadows and forest edges.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Edible - flowers and young shoots can be consumed and are often used in Asian cuisine.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - generally considered safe for human handling and consumption.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets including cats and dogs.

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, saponins, carotenoids.

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