Hemerocallis Tuscawilla Tigress (Reblooming Daylily)

Hemerocallis ‘Tuscawilla Tigress’ (Reblooming Daylily) is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial boasting a profusion of huge, bright orange flowers, 7.25 in. across (18 cm), adorned with a dark orange halo above a chartreuse throat. Blooming in early to mid-summer, and again later in the season, the attractive blossoms are held neatly above its compact mound of arching, linear leaves.

Hemerocallis 'Tuscawilla Tigress' (Reblooming Daylily) is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial boasting a profusion of huge, bright orange flowers, 7.25 in. across (18 cm), adorned with a dark orange halo above a chartreuse throat. Blooming in early to mid-summer, and again later in the season, the attractive blossoms are held neatly above its compact mound of arching, linear leaves. Each flower lasts at least 16 hrs (extended blooms) but no more than 24 hours (thus the common name 'Daylily'). Night-blooming, this daylily opens late in the afternoon and stays open throughout the evening until the morning. If you spend time in the garden late in the day, this Hemerocallis is the perfect daylily for you. This reblooming early midseason tetraploid daylily is excellent for perennial gardens and containers.

  • Award of Merit in 1996 and Honorable Mention in 1992.
  • Grows up to 25 in. tall (62 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
  • 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.
  • Ideal choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, and rock gardens as a ground cover, 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 9

Heat Zones 2
– 11

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 (Early,Mid,Late)Fall
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 18″
– 24″
(45cm
– 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden