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Hemerocallis cordata Plant Care
Saussurea cordifolia Hemsl.
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Cardiocrinum cordatum, also known as Turep in the Ainu Languages, is a Northeast Asian species of plants in the lily family. It is native to Japan and to certain Russian islands in the Sea of Okhotsk (Sakhalin, Kuril Islands).
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Hemerocallis cordata?
Water Hemerocallis cordata every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hemerocallis cordata Native To?
What Is the Hemerocallis cordata?
Hemerocallis cordata (Saussurea cordifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Saussurea genus. Hemerocallis cordata is native to Japan and to certain Russian islands in the Sea of Okhotsk. Hemerocallis cordata is also known as Libertia heteroclita, Lilium cordatum, Lilium cordifolium.
Hemerocallis cordata displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Hemerocallis cordata produces large, showy purple composite flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hemerocallis cordata?
Saussurea cordifolia requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hemerocallis cordata Need?
Hemerocallis cordata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hemerocallis cordata Prefer?
Saussurea cordifolia grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Hemerocallis cordata prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hemerocallis cordata?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hemerocallis cordata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hemerocallis cordata?
Feed Hemerocallis cordata every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hemerocallis cordata?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hemerocallis cordata?
Hemerocallis cordata can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine saw-wort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hemerocallis cordata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hemerocallis cordata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hemerocallis cordata?
Hemerocallis cordata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hemerocallis cordata Need?
Hemerocallis cordata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Hemerocallis cordata is native to Japan and to certain Russian islands in the Sea of Okhotsk. In cooler regions, grow Hemerocallis cordata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Hemerocallis cordata is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Saussurea genus — compare its care with other Saussurea species on PlantoScan.
Saussurea is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Hemerocallis cordata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Saussurea Species
Other Saussurea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Saussurea cordifolia Hemsl., family Asteraceae (first published in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1892) 312.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hemerocallis cordata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Ixitixel, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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