Hemerocallis Tiger Swirl (Daylily)

Noted for its uniquely shaped petals, Hemerocallis ‘Tiger Swirl’ is a midseason Daylily with masses of very large, fragrant, pale golden yellow flowers adorned with a conspicuous raspberry-red eye. Its bottom sepals are smooth, often twisting or curling into a “swirling” motion.

Noted for its uniquely shaped petals, Hemerocallis 'Tiger Swirl' is a midseason Daylily with masses of very large, fragrant, pale golden yellow flowers adorned with a conspicuous raspberry-red eye. Its bottom sepals are smooth, often twisting or curling into a “swirling” motion. Each flower, up to 7 in. wide (18 cm), typically lasts no more than 24 hours (thus the common name 'Daylily'). The flower scapes have well-branched, 3-way scapes and near 12 buds per scape, packing quite a punch with its flower performance. Blooming in midsummer, this tetraploid Daylily is dormant (deciduous).

  • Grows up to 32 in. tall (80 cm) and spreads via rhizomes to 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). 
  • An ideal choice for shrub borders or perennial beds, as ground covers on slopes or in containers near the patio.
  • Often called the 'perfect perennial' because of its numerous qualities: showy flowers, drought tolerance, heat stress immunity, ability to grow in most hardiness zones, and low care requirements, this Daylily is a remarkable and stunning addition to the garden.
  • Thrives in full sun to part sun in average, moist, but well-drained soils. While it performs well in a wide range of soils, fertile loam is preferred. Tolerates heat and summer humidity, but thorough watering is required to ensure its foliage remains attractive.
  • Daylilies attract butterflies and hummingbirds but are toxic to cats. Rabbits tend to avoid daylilies.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for mites, aphids, thrips, or daylily rust.
  • The best time to plant Daylilies is in early fall or early spring.
  • After flowering, remove spent blooms and seedpods to improve the appearance and encourage rebloom. When all the flowers on a scape are finished, cut off the scape close to ground level. Remove dead foliage from daylilies as they die back in the fall.
  • Bred by Rasmussen in 2000, it won the Honorable Mention Award of the American Daylily Society in 2008.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 9

Heat Zones 2
– 11

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Hemerocallis – Daylilies
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid)
Height 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 18″
– 24″
(45cm
– 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden