The Saffron Flame daylily (Hemerocallis) is a vibrant, ruffled, and laced hot-yellow tetraploid daylily featuring a thick, wide beard of vivid golden-saffron. Introduced by hybridizer M. Hamblen in 1984, it is highly prized by collectors for its thick, exotic petals. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Plant Characteristics
- Flower Form: Ruffled and laced “hot yellow” petals with a striking, saturated golden-saffron throat and beard.
- Ploidy: Tetraploid, which generally means the plant produces sturdier scapes and larger blooms.
- Bloom Season: Mid-season bloomer, often peaking in July.
- Foliage: Deciduous/dormant, adapting well to a variety of climates. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Growing & Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight).
- Soil: Extremely adaptable and tough; however, it thrives best in rich, well-draining soil mixed with compost.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while establishing, then water deeply once a week during dry periods.
- Maintenance: Cut back spent flowers to promote extended blooming, and divide established clumps every 3 to 4 years to maintain vigor. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
