Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Orange Daylily
MainColor	Orange
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	June
ImageUrl	Hemerocallis-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A hardy perennial with long, strap-like leaves and striking orange trumpet-shaped flowers that open for a single day before wilting. Commonly grown in gardens and occasionally found escaping into the wild.

Distribution

Native to Asia (China, Korea, Japan). Widely cultivated and occasionally naturalised in parts of the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Used in Asian traditional medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Flower buds are a popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine.

Edibility  

Flower buds and petals are edible for humans and are used in soups and salads.

Human Toxicity

Extremely toxic to cats — ingestion can cause severe kidney failure, even in small amounts. Safe for dogs and humans in moderation.

Pet Toxicity

Highly toxic to cats, safe for dogs.

Active Compounds

Unknown specific toxins affecting cats (believed to cause nephrotoxicity).