Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Prairie Wildfire' (Ellison-R., 1994) (25) Bare Root Plants
Common 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 Inches
Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: 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
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth 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.
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!
