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amath Independence, WI(Zone 3b) Jan 25, 2011

How can I tell if I have an asiatic, day, oriental, or what kind of lily?
Thank you for the responses. Here are a few pictures (if I find the browse/download box...) The long, fanning leaves is a good identifyer...now how to identify the species and cultivar for possible future trading?

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chinabitbit Fridley, MN(Zone 4b) Jan 26, 2011

Do you have a pic of the plant?

Daylilys are not true lilies, they are Hemerocallis, they grow in clumps with long flat leaves in a fan shape.
Asiatic and Orientals are true lilies (Lilium) growing from bulbs.
You can search Dave's or the internet for pics. of Daylilies and Liliums to help you id your plant if you do not have a pic to post.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Jan 26, 2011

Orientals have a fragrance
Asiatics don't

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Carolyn22 Athens, PA Jan 26, 2011

Jen -

I never noticed that, but now that you mention it, I realize you are right.

My Asiatic lilies flower before my orientals.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Jan 26, 2011

Yes....extend the growing season by planting both.

That was my beginner's way of knowing which was which by the fragrance.

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amath Independence, WI(Zone 3b) Jan 31, 2011

Here's one (I guess I can't do multiple pictures...) anyone know the species/cultivar of this bicolor daylily?

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landscapetech55 Toronto, Canada Feb 01, 2011

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of cultivars of daylily...There could be five or six that resemble yours. It's difficult to tell from just a photo - google can help!

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