Hemerocallis, Stella d' Oro

Edible Daylily. This early flowering daylily is a compact deciduous perennial to 30cm tall, with large, fragrant, yellow flowers in mid-summer, opening in the early afternoon and lasting for just one day. It is robust and easy to grow, in sun or light shade, Normal garden soil. All parts are edible. The petals are an ideal garnish for salads. Priced for: 1 litre pot

Harvest the shoots in spring and use in stir-fries or pasta. Use the tubers in winter. The flower buds can be steamed or stir-fried, and the flowers can be used in salads or dried in miso soups.