Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Wildfire’ (25) BR Plants

Description

Product Description

Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Wildfire’ (Ellison-R., 1994) (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Daylily

• 5″, fragrant, rich red flowers with slightly recurved petals and a yellow throat
• A high bud count ensures many blooms in midsummer
• Beautiful arching foliage
• Midseason Bloomer, blooming in July.
• Fragrant flowers.
• Dormant foliage.
• Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes

Height: 23 InchesSpread: 18.0-24.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Red shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsPoor to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: MidsummerAttracts Butterflies and HummingbirdsBee FriendlyRabbit ResistantGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant

Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Wildfire’ is a vibrant and captivating daylily cultivar that sets the garden ablaze with its fiery red flowers and sunny yellow throat. It is a popular choice for its prolific bloom performance, hardiness, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. Here is a closer look at its key features:

Appearance:

• Deep Red Flowers with a Yellow Throat: ‘Prairie Wildfire’ produces large, 5-inch, rich red flowers with a contrasting bright yellow throat. The petals have a gentle recurve and finely ruffled edges, adding a touch of elegance.
• Prolific Bloomer: This daylily is known for its high bud count, ensuring a long and abundant display of flowers in midsummer.
• Attractive Foliage: The flowers are complemented by beautiful, arching, green foliage that adds texture to the garden.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils.
• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it a versatile choice for most gardens.

Care:

• Low Maintenance: ‘Prairie Wildfire’ is a relatively low-maintenance plant.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
• Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can improve the appearance of the plant and may encourage some additional blooms.
• Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-5 years to maintain vigor.

Uses:

• Borders: Adds a bold splash of color to borders and beds.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.
• Containers: Can be grown in containers to add a pop of color to patios and balconies.
• Naturalizing: Its vigorous growth makes it suitable for naturalizing in areas where it can spread.
• Cut Flowers: The flowers are excellent for cutting and using in arrangements.
• Firewise Landscaping: Its drought tolerance and adaptability make it a good choice for firewise landscaping.

Additional Information:

• Fragrant: The flowers have a delicate, pleasant fragrance.
• Midseason Bloomer: Blooms in midsummer, typically around July.
• Tetraploid: ‘Prairie Wildfire’ is a tetraploid daylily, meaning it has twice the number of chromosomes as diploid daylilies. This often results in larger, more vigorous plants with thicker petals.
• Dormant Foliage: The foliage dies back in the winter (dormant).

If you are looking for a daylily with vibrant red flowers, a long bloom time, and reliable performance in a variety of conditions, Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Wildfire’ is an excellent choice. It is a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden.

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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