Chinese name: Golden Needle

Latin: Hemerocallis Fulva

Alias: Other name: Daylily, Golden Needle, Salvia, etc.

Family: Liliaceae

Distribution area: native to China, Siberia, Japan and Southeast Asia

1. Morphological characteristics of golden needles

Golden needles have fleshy rhizomes and spindles in the middle and lower parts The leaves are generally wider, the flowers bloom in the morning and wither in the evening, no fragrance, orange-red to orange-yellow, and the lower part of the inner perianth lobes generally has picking spots. These characteristics can be distinguished from other species produced in this country. The flowering and fruiting period is May-July.

2. Cultivation method of golden needles

Hemerocallis is mostly cultivated in early spring and early March, before germination. Cultivation requires planting in well-drained, water-free, organic-rich soil in summer. Because of its strong tillering ability, the plant and row spacing should be separated when planting. Large-flowered Hemerocallis can also be potted, but dwarf cultivars must be selected for planting, and the cultivation and management are relatively simple.

3. The value of golden needles

Gold needles are generally used as food materials in our country, and people often eat them by drying their flowers and making soup. The rhizomes of golden needles are Chinese medicinal materials, which can reduce swelling and anneal. The golden needle flower is recorded in the classics, it is a cooling food, it has the function of moisturizing the lungs, and it is quite rich in iron. The leaves of golden needles are often used to make paper, called Xuan paper. During the Han Dynasty in China, there were records of planting. It is called Hemerocallis.

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