Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire'

Daylily

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Common Name:

Daylily

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

70 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire') - Description

Hemerocallis 'Prairie Wildfire' is known for its prolific bloom performance that sets the garden ablaze in mid summer! The large 5 inch flowers are rich red with finely ruffled edges and a contrasting bright yellow throat. The flowers of 'Prairie Wildfire' have a delicate fragrance for an added bonus!

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire') - Blooming

The funnel-shaped blooms last for only one day, but new blooms continue for weeks or months from late spring through the summer. The flowers bloom on tall stalks, starting at the top. When used as cut flowers, a single bloom will fade after one day, but the other buds will flower on subsequent days.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire') - Growth

Daylilies are hardy, long-lived perennials. They like full or partial sun, and will turn to face it.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire') - Planting

Divide the plants, as cultivars do not come true from seed. When they become overcrowded, begin to flower less, or in the early spring or early fall, you can divide.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire') - Pest

Beware slugs and snails which will leave the foliage unsightly. Aphids, thrips, spider mites, and hemerocallis gall midge can also cause problems. In areas with high humidity and temperatures above 90°F (32°C), crown rot becomes a major issue. After a cold winter of freezing and thawing, bacterial leaf and stem rot can occur in the spring.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire') - Interesting facts

Hemerocallis are native to China, Korea, and Japan.

Daylily (Hemerocallis x 'Prairie Wildfire') - Soil and irrigation

Daylilies do best in rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but some cultivars can grow in sandy soil as well. Keep soil moist during dry weather for better blooming.