Daylily Shroud of Turin

Daylily ‘Shroud of Turin’ is a distinctive diploid introduction by Best from 2015, valued for its refined coloration and dramatic appendaged form. This cultivar offers unique structural interest, making it especially appealing to collectors and hybridizing enthusiasts.

The 5-inch blooms open in soft butter cream tones accented by a faint rose halo that gently washes across the petals. The defining feature is the presence of three-way barbed appendages, adding bold texture and architectural flair to each bloom. The unusual form gives this daylily a sculptural presence in the garden.

Plants reach approximately 33 inches tall and feature dormant foliage, making them well suited for colder climates. Blooming midseason, ‘Shroud of Turin’ produces around 16 buds on 3 branches, delivering a steady display of its distinctive flowers. This cultivar is pod fertile only, offering breeding potential for hybridizers working with diploids and appendaged forms.

A collector-quality daylily ideal for specialty gardens, breeding programs, and plantings emphasizing unusual bloom structure and subtle coloration.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Shroud of Turin’
Hybridizer: Best
Introduction Year: 2015
Plant Height: Approximately 33 inches (84 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches (13 cm)
Bloom Season: Midseason
Rebloom: Not specified
Foliage Type: Dormant
Ploidy: Diploid
Branching: 3 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 16 buds
Flower Color: Butter cream
Halo: Faint rose
Form: Three-way barbed appendages
Fertility: Pod fertile only
Parentage: Michael’s Sword × seedling
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms, breeding potential
Garden Use: Specialty gardens, breeding collections, perennial beds