Oakes Daylilies Tuscawilla Tigress Daylily
Best vibrant perennial for gardeners seeking bold and reliable summer color.
This vibrant, reblooming perennial brings bold, fiery orange color to the garden with its massive 7-inch blooms. Its semi-evergreen foliage and nocturnal opening habit make it a standout choice for those seeking reliable, high-impact color throughout the summer season.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-visibility color to brighten large outdoor spaces
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable floral displays without constant upkeep
- Enthusiasts looking for consistent garden color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners working with limited square footage or small containers
- Landscapers requiring year-round greenery or structural interest in their designs
- Designers aiming for a muted, subtle, or monochromatic floral arrangement
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Massive seven-inch blooms deliver immediate, high-contrast visual drama.
Seasonality
Reliable reblooming habit ensures color persists well beyond the initial flush.
Hardiness
Robust adaptability across zones three through nine simplifies regional planning.
Maintenance
Vigorous growth habit minimizes the need for constant garden intervention.
Unique Traits
Nocturnal opening habit offers a fascinating twist on standard daylily behavior.
Landscape Versatility
Semi-evergreen foliage performs beautifully in both borders and mass plantings.
Key Specs
Bloom Size
7.25 inches
Plant Height
25 inches
Foliage Type
Semi-Evergreen
Bloom Season
Early-Mid + Rebloom
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Sun Exposure
Full sun to part shade
Soil Type
Well-drained
Spacing
18-30 inches
Bloom Shape
Standard, Tetraploid
Hybridizer
Hansen (1988)
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