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| PROPAGATION | By DIVISION in spring. By RIPE SEEDS sown in flats and refrigerated 6 weeks then moved to greenhouse. (Or stratify seeds for 6 weeks). |
| NEEDS | Full to part sun. Good soil and average moisture. |
| HARVEST | All parts are used for culinary purposes |
| FLOWERS | Color depends on variety. Planting a large variety of cultivars will provide non-stop blooming from May onward. |
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 CULINARY:!The raw, green buds can cause throat irritation ♦ For more culinary information and recipes for daylilies, I recommend The Delightful, Delicious Daylily by Peter Gail, Goosefoot Acres Press, 3283 E. Fairfax Rd, Cleveland OH 44118; ph 216-932-2145; fax 216-803-3000. Also see by Peter Gail: EDIBLE WEEDS.  First spring shoots are tossed in salads; the peppery stamens used like sprouts as well as for adding color like saffron. Harvest the open blossoms, dip in batter and cook gently. Blossoms are also used as a garnish. When the bud is picked the day before it blooms, it is sweet and crunchy. Dried buds are rehydrated and used in hot and sour soup. Other uses include fritters, meat pies breads, and biscuits. |
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GARDENING: Interplant with iris on steep slopes to hold the soil. |
A common perennial garden flower of uncommon beauty and utility. The color range and shape of the flowers is vast along with so many types of cultivars, it couldn't adequately be covered here. The best source of information is from the