Family: Asphodelaceae
Author: Mill.
Bibliography: Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.º 2 (1768)
Year: 1768
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Hemerocallis
Vegetable: False
Observations: Siberia to Korea
Description
The delicate and charming Dwarf yellow day-lily is a captivating perennial plant that has garnered admiration from gardeners and botanists alike. Recognized scientifically as Hemerocallis minor, this enchanting lily belongs to the Asphodelaceae family.
One of the remarkable features of the Dwarf yellow day-lily is its resilience and adaptability. It thrives in a diverse range of climates, specifically flourishing from the rugged terrains of Siberia to the temperate regions of Korea. This wide geographical range underscores its hardiness and ability to withstand various environmental conditions.
The Dwarf yellow day-lily’s appearance is both striking and delightful. It boasts vivid yellow blossoms that brighten any garden with their cheerful hue. The flowers themselves are small and dainty, perfectly proportioned to the plant’s compact size, which makes it an excellent choice for both large landscapes and small garden spaces. These blooms are known for their ephemeral nature, typically lasting only a day, yet each day brings new blossoms, ensuring the plant is almost always adorned with fresh flowers during its blooming season.
In historical botanical literature, the Dwarf yellow day-lily was first documented in the 8th edition of the “Gardeners Dictionary” in 1768, thanks to the renowned botanist Mill. This early recognition highlights the plant’s longstanding presence in garden cultivation and botanical studies.
Overall, Hemerocallis minor is a delightful addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and ease of growth. Its charming yellow blooms add a splash of color and a touch of elegance, making it a perennial favorite among plant enthusiasts.
Common Names
Eng: small daylily, dwarf yellow day-lily, grass-leaf day-lily
Swe: liten daglilja
Por: lírio-amarelo, lírio-de-são-josé
En: Dwarf yellow day-lily, Grass-leaf day-lily, Small daylily
Ar: زنبق النهار الأصغر
Az: Kiçik günotu
Zh: Xiao huang hua cai, 小黄花菜
Cs: Denivka menší
Fi: Pikkupäivänlilja
Ja: Hosoba-kisuge
Pt: Lírio-amarelo, Lírio-de-são-josé
Sv: Liten daglilja
Zh-hant: 小黃花菜
Synonyms
- Hemerocallis sulphurea (Nakai)
- Hemerocallis pumila (Salisb.)
- Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus var. minor ((Mill.) M.N.Tamura)
- Hemerocallis graminifolia (Schltdl.)
- Hemerocallis flava var. minor ((Mill.) M.Hotta)
- Hemerocallis graminea (Andrews)
Distribution
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- Chita (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Korea (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Tuva (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
Additional Images
Flower
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Leaf
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Taken Aug 11, 2021 by William Coville (cc-by-sa)
Habit
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Taken May 14, 2022 by Kai Best (cc-by-sa)
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Bark
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2781064)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:536354-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Hemerocallis minor Mill.)
Specifications
Growth form>: Rhizomatous
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth rate>: Rapid
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 4.8