Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Desert Flame' (25) Bare Root Plantss
Common Name: Daylily
Set your benches and gardens ablaze with the large 5½”, flaming red-orange blossoms of this reblooming daylily. Its color is so vibrant, you’ll need sunglasses to even look at it! Daylily expert Arthur Kroll calls ‘Desert Flame’ “the most beautiful in its color class, a terrific daylily”, and we completely agree!
It is an excellent garden performer too, producing its beautifully ruffled, recurved flowers of excellent substance with a lime green throat and orange stamens first in midseason and then again later in fall. This is a taller daylily with very strong, well-budded and branched scapes and foliage that stays nice looking all season long.
Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone).
- Midseason Bloomer, blooming in July.
- Rebloomer, producing a second set of flowers.
- Dormant foliage.
- Tetraploid with 44 chromosomes, twice as many as Diploids.
Height: 36.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Gold/Orange Shades, Red shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer, Rebloomer
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
The Hemerocallis 'Desert Flame' daylily is a striking and vibrant cultivar that can add a touch of fiery beauty to any garden. With its large, red-orange blossoms and reblooming nature, it is no wonder this daylily is a favorite among gardening enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to successfully cultivate and enjoy this remarkable plant.
Characteristics The 'Desert Flame' daylily, hybridized by Santa Lucia in 1996 , is a tetraploid variety, meaning it has twice the number of chromosomes as diploid daylilies. This results in larger, more robust plants with increased vigor and flower production . It has a vigorous habit and its foliage is dormant, meaning it dies back in the winter and reemerges in the spring . The plant itself typically reaches a height of 24 inches, while the flower scapes soar to 36 inches tall . It has grassy leaves that remain green throughout the season and strong, well-budded and branched scapes with foliage that stays nice looking all season long.
The most notable feature of 'Desert Flame' is its 5.5-inch, flaming red-orange blooms . These beautifully ruffled, recurved flowers of excellent substance have ruffled petal edges and a lovely recurved form . The flowers also boast yellow-green centers with a lime green throat and orange stamens , adding a contrasting touch to their fiery appearance. The blooms have luminous yellow centers and pale cream stripes radiating outward . In some summers, double blooms may appear . This cultivar was awarded an Honorable Mention by the American Hemerocallis Society in 2003.
Bloom Time 'Desert Flame' is a midseason bloomer with exceptional bloom performance , typically starting to flower in July . It has a long blooming period . One of the most significant advantages of this cultivar is its reblooming nature. It produces a second set of flowers later in the fall, extending its blooming period and providing continued enjoyment . This reblooming characteristic is highly desirable for gardeners as it provides an extended period of vibrant color and visual interest in the garden. In some cases, blooms may appear as early as mid-June, depending on the climate and location.
Growing Conditions 'Desert Flame' daylilies are known for their adaptability and hardiness. They can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot, including polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone) . They thrive in a variety of soil types, from normal to slightly wet to dry, and can tolerate poor and dry soils as well as wetter conditions and clay soil . While they prefer full sun for optimal performance, they can also tolerate some shade . These plants are also drought-tolerant and can withstand heat , but regular watering will ensure repeat flowering and maintain the foliage's attractive appearance . They are also suitable for coastal sites and have complete winter hardiness in northern zones.
For best results, space the plants 18 inches apart . To maintain vigor, it is recommended to divide the plants every 3-4 years . Deadheading the plants and removing dead foliage in late fall will also help maintain their health and appearance.
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 36 inches (flower height)
- Spread: 18-24 inches
- Bloom Color: Orange, Red
- Foliage Color: Green
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water Needs: Average
- Soil Type: Average, Clay, Moist, Rich, Well-Drained
- Uses: Beds, Butterflies, Containers, Cut Flower, Ground Cover, Hummingbirds, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Plant
- Resistance: Rabbit Resistant
Hemerocallis 'Desert Flame' is an exceptional daylily cultivar that offers a captivating blend of fiery color, hardiness, and adaptability . Its large, red-orange blooms, reblooming nature, and low-maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for gardeners of all levels . Whether planted in borders, containers, or mass plantings, 'Desert Flame' is sure to ignite your garden with its vibrant presence. It is highly recommended by daylily connoisseurs as a top choice and has a spectacular color accent to any garden or border . With its stunning beauty and ease of care, 'Desert Flame' is a must-have for any daylily enthusiast.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
