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DJ’s Daylilies

When we learned that DJ (Diane Johnson) was selling her beloved daylily farm (located in Holyoke, Minn.), we reached out and asked for first dibs on her prized collection. We picked out some dandies and are gleefully offering these spectacular flowers to our RLG community. We have a very limited supply!

Daylilies in Collection

Double Daffy

Bloom Time: Midsummer.
Flower Color: Bright yellow with light mahogany eye, double blooms resembling daffodils.
Bloom Form: Fully double, ruffled petals.
Flower Size: Approximately 4.5–5.5 inches.
Height: Approximately 24-28 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1998 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Dublin Elaine

Bloom Time: Early to midsummer with possible rebloom.
Flower Color: Soft lavender-pink with a pale yellow watermark and green throat.
Bloom Form: Double, ruffled, slightly recurved petals.
Flower Size: Approximately 5.5 inches.
Height: Approximately 28-32 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 2006 and Award of Merit in 2011 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

H. Citrina

Bloom Time: Midsummer.
Flower Color: Fragrant lemon-yellow blooms.
Fragrance: Strongly fragrant, especially in the evening.
Bloom Habit: Nocturnal (blooms open in late afternoon/evening and stay open overnight).
Flower Size: 5 inches.
Height: Approximately 24-36 inches.

Holiday Delight

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer.
Flower Color: Black red orange with dark red eyezone and yellow throat.
Bloom Form: Slightly ruffled, vibrant petals.
Flower Size: Approximately 6 inches.
Height: Approximately 26-30 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1984 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Hotwheels

Bloom Time: Midsummer.
Flower Color: Fiery red with a bright yellow eyezone and yellow-green throat.
Bloom Form: Slightly recurved petals with a bold, eye-catching appearance.
Flower Size: Approximately 8.5 inches.
Height: Approximately 30 inches tall.

Jo Barbre

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer.
Flower Color: Soft lavender with a prominent green throat. Abundant buds. Long blooming.
Bloom Form: Ruffled, wide petals with graceful form.
Flower Size: Approximately 6 inches.
Height: Approximately 28-32 inches.

Lemon Custard

Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer.
Flower Color: Lemon yellow with cream midribs, creped, ruffled.
Bloom Form: Rounded petals with slight ruffling.
Flower Size: Approximately 6 inches.
Height: Approximately 24-30 inches.
Awards: Junior Citation in 1986 and Honorable Mention in 1991 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Miss Mary Mary

Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer, with reblooming throughout the season.
Flower Color: Golden yellow.
Bloom Form: Single-petaled blooms initially, transitioning to double blooms upon reblooming.
Flower Size: Approximately 2.75 inches.
Height: Approximately 16 inches.
Awards: Winner of the 2005 All American Daylily Selection Council Award.

Naomi Ruth

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer.
Flower Color: Peach trumpet shaped flower with green throat.
Bloom Form: Ruffled, broad petals with a classic daylily shape.
Flower Size: Approximately 3.5 inches.
Height: Approximately 30 inches.
Awards: Florida Sunshine Cup winner in 1996 and Honorable Mention in 1975 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Open Hearth

Bloom Season: Mid to late summer, with good repeat blooming potential.
Flower Color: Red & copper bitone with ruby halo/wide throat, often described as glowing like embers or a warm hearth.
Bloom Form: Spider/unusual form. Large, rounded, and full petals with slight ruffling at the edges.
Flower Size: Approximately 9 inches.
Height: Approximately 24-30 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1983 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Painter’s Splash

Bloom Season: Mid to late summer, with good repeat blooming.
Flower Color: Unique splash pattern with a creamy yellow base and irregular deep red or maroon splashes and streaks, giving it a painterly, almost abstract look.
Bloom Form: Rounded petals with moderate ruffling, often with a green throat.
Flower Size: Approximately 8 inches.
Height: Approximately 24-28 inches.

Pink Tangerine

Bloom Season: Early to mid-summer.
Flower Color: A glowing blend of pink and tangerine hues with creamy midribs, light rose eyezone, small, green throat, and richly ruffled petal edges.
Flower Size: Approximately 6 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 36-40 inches.

Prairie Blue Eyes

Bloom Season: Midsummer.
Flower Color: Lavender to lavender-pink petals with a distinctive near-blue eyezone and a yellow-green throat.
Bloom Form: Single flowers with slightly ruffled edges and ovate petals featuring lighter purple midribs.
Flower Size: Approximately 5.5 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 28 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1973 and Award of Merit in 1976 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Ribbonette

Bloom Season: Midseason, typically in mid-summer.
Flower Color: Rose with pale cream border and a greenish throat.
Bloom Form: Single, bitone, or reverse bitone blooms.
Bloom Size: Approximately 4.7 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 34 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 2009 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Rose Emily

Bloom Time: Midseason bloomer with the added benefit of reblooming later in the season.
Flower Color: Rose-pink petals with an electric yellow halo and a fluorescent green throat.
Bloom Form: Nicely ruffled petals, offering a charming and elegant appearance.
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 18 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1985 and Award of Merit in 1988 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Ruby Spider

Bloom Time: Early to mid-season, with potential for reblooming under the right conditions.
Flower Color: Rich ruby-red petals with a vibrant yellow center, creating a dramatic contrast.
Bloom Form: Long, narrow, spidery petals that twist or curve.
Bloom Size: Approximately 9 inches.
Height: Approximately 18 inches.
Awards: Voted Stout Silver Medal Winner in 2007 — the highest honor from the American Daylily Society.

Siloam Double Classic

Bloom Time: Early to mid-season.
Flower Color: Bright pink self with green throat.
Bloom Form: Double.
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 26 inches.
Awards: Junior Citation in 1985, Ida Munson Award in 1988, Honorable Mention Award in 1998, L. Ernest Plouf Award 1985, Award of Merit in 1991, and Stout Silver Medal in 1993 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

So Lovely

Bloom Time: Mid to late season, typically starting in mid-June and extending well into the late season.
Flower Color: Near-white with a subtle pale yellow or citrus hue and a small green throat.
Bloom Form: A simple, classic bloom form.
Bloom Size: Approximately 5.5 inches.
Fragrance: Notably fragrant, often described as one of the most fragrant daylilies available.
Plant Height: Approximately 30 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1974 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

South Seas

Bloom Time: Midseason bloomer with the added benefit of reblooming later in the season.
Flower Color: Tangerine coral petals adorned with a red coral band above a yellow-green throat.
Bloom Form: Single bloom with lightly ruffled edges, giving a tropical and elegant appearance.
Bloom Size: Approximately 5.5 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 30 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1998 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Tetrina’s Daughter

Bloom Time: Mid to late season.
Flower Color: Lemon yellow.
Bloom Form: Large, trumpet-shaped, with a slight ruffle.
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 36 inches.

Traylyta

Bloom Time: Early to mid-season.
Flower Color: Dusky grey-violet petals with a wide, dark purple eyezone and a bright yellow-green throat.
Bloom Form: Featuring ruffled and recurved petals with prominent midribs, creating a starburst effect.
Bloom Size: Approximately 6.5 inches.
Fragrance: Notably fragrant, adding sensory appeal to its visual beauty.
Plant Height: Approximately 30 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 2001, Award of Merit in 2004, and Lenington All-American Award in 2009 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Tuscawilla Tigress

Bloom Time: Early to midseason, with a tendency to rebloom later in the season.
Flower Color: Bright orange petals with a darker orange eyezone and a chartreuse throat, complemented by golden midribs.
Bloom Form: Single, with a classic six-petal structure.
Bloom Size: Approximately 7.25 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 25 inches.
Awards: Honorable Mention in 1992 and Award of Merit in 1996 from the American Hemerocallis Society.

Wyandot

Bloom Time: Midseason.
Flower Color: Oxblood red self with gold throat.
Bloom Form:  Single, with a classic six petal structure.
Bloom Size: Approximately 4-5 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 29 inches.

Yellow Pinwheel

Bloom Time: Mid to late season.
Flower Color: Bright yellow petals with a darker yellow or orange eyezone, often with a slightly ruffled edge.
Bloom Form: Classic single daylily form with six petals, often a bit flared or slightly ruffled.
Bloom Size: Approximately 8 inches.
Plant Height: Approximately 32 inches.