The Tex Daylily (Hemerocallis x hybrida ‘Tex’) is an extra-large, fragrant, and vibrant daylily cultivar. Registered in 1996, this tetraploid daylily is highly sought after by gardeners for its bright, eye-catching blooms and reliable growth. [1, 2]
Key Characteristics
- Flower Details: Features bright red blossoms with a distinctive greenish throat. The blooms are extra-large, spanning about 7.5 inches across. [1]
- Bloom Time: Blooms in the mid-to-late season. [1]
- Foliage & Habit: It is a deciduous, dormant plant (meaning it dies back in winter) and produces fragrant, diurnal flowers (meaning the blossoms open during the day). [1, 2, 3]
Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. (If you live in a hotter region, some afternoon shade can prevent the red colors from fading). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Watering: Keep the soil moist but well-drained. Water deeply once a week, increasing frequency when flower stems first start appearing. [1, 2, 3]
- Soil: Adapts to most soil types but thrives in fertile, organic-rich soil. Plant the crown (where roots and leaves meet) about 2 cm below the soil level. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
For more detailed registration data and hybridizer information, you can visit the official American Daylily Society entry. If you are exploring daylilies for your garden, also consider the highly popular Hemerocallis ‘Texas Sunlight’ or check with local nurseries for availability. [1, 2, 3]
