Daylily Janet and Bill

Daylily ‘Janet and Bill’ is a striking tetraploid introduction by DeVito from 2011, valued for its bold eye color, heavy ruffling, and reliable rebloom. This cultivar delivers high visual impact with a clean, modern color pattern and strong garden performance.

The 5.75-inch blooms open on a near-white background, creating a crisp canvas for a very round, bright violet-blue eye. The petals are finished with a heavily ruffled edge that adds texture and movement, enhancing the overall presence of the bloom. The combination of the intense blue eye and bright base makes this cultivar especially eye-catching in the garden.

Plants reach approximately 26 inches tall and feature semi-evergreen foliage, offering adaptability across a wide range of climates. Blooming early to midseason with dependable rebloom, ‘Janet and Bill’ produces around 22 buds on 3 branches, ensuring a steady and extended flowering display.

A refined yet bold daylily ideal for borders, focal plantings, and collections emphasizing strong eye patterns, heavy ruffling, and repeat bloom.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Janet and Bill’
Hybridizer: DeVito
Introduction Year: 2011
Plant Height: Approximately 26 inches (66 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 5.75 inches (15 cm)
Bloom Season: Early-Midseason
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Branching: 3 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 22 buds
Flower Color: Near white
Eye Zone: Bright violet-blue, very round
Edge Detail: Heavily ruffled
Parentage: Ivan Attitude × Happy Happy
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Borders, focal plantings, perennial beds, daylily collections