The Miniature ‘Iddy Biddy Gal’ Daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Iddy Biddy Gal’) is an award-winning, petite cultivar highly regarded for its prolific flowering and intricate, double-layered blooms. Hybridized in 1997 by acclaimed daylily breeder Grace Stamile, it earned the American Daylily Society’s prestigious Donn Fischer Memorial Award for the best miniature-flowering daylily (blossoms under 3 inches). [1, 2]
Key Characteristics at a Glance
- Flower Color: A soft, delightful coral-pink blend, accented with a slightly lighter edge on the petals and a luminous, glowing green throat. [1]
- Flower Size: Miniature blossoms that span about 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. [1]
- Plant Size: Scapes (flower stalks) are short and compact, typically reaching heights of about 10 to 12 inches (25–30 cm), making it a favorite for edging pathways and planting in the very front of perennial borders. [1, 2]
- Foliage Type: It is classified as Semi-Evergreen (SEV), meaning it will retain much of its foliage in milder climates but goes completely dormant in colder ones. [1]
- Bloom Season: Mid-to-late season bloomer, noted for its strong ability to rebloom (MRe) later in the summer or fall.
Care and Cultivation
- Sun Exposure: Thrives best in full sun to partial shade. Providing 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily encourages the brightest petal colors and maximum bud production.
- Soil Requirements: Like most daylilies, it prefers rich, well-draining soil but is highly adaptable. Amending your soil with compost will yield the healthiest roots.
- Water Needs: Keep the plant well-watered for the first 3 weeks after planting to help the tuberous roots establish. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, though deep weekly watering in dry weather keeps the plant thriving.
- Maintenance: Deadheading (cutting off spent blooms) keeps the plant looking tidy and re-routes energy back into the plant to push out new buds. [1, 2]
