Daylily Tumbleweed

Daylily ‘Tumbleweed’

Daylily ‘Tumbleweed’ is a powerhouse tetraploid introduction by Pierce-G. from 2019, known for its dramatic edging, intense coloration, and exceptional scape performance. This cultivar delivers bold texture and layered contrast, making it a commanding presence in any garden setting.

The expansive 6.75-inch blooms open in saturated purple tones highlighted by a deep black-purple eye that anchors the center of the flower. The petals and sepals are framed with a thick double edge of black-purple and lemon chartreuse, creating vivid contrast. Heavy teeth and tentacle-like extensions line both petals and sepals, adding sculptural dimension and strong visual impact. A vibrant green throat brightens the center and sharpens the overall presentation.

Plants reach approximately 34 inches tall and feature evergreen foliage, offering extended seasonal presence in warmer climates. Blooming early in the season with reliable rebloom, ‘Tumbleweed’ produces an impressive 30 buds on 6 branches, ensuring a long, abundant, and well-paced floral display.

A bold statement daylily ideal for focal plantings, back borders, and collections emphasizing dramatic edging, toothy and tentacled forms, strong branching, and repeat performance.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Tumbleweed’
Hybridizer: Pierce-G.
Introduction Year: 2019
Plant Height: Approximately 34 inches (86 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 6.75 inches (17 cm)
Bloom Season: Early
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Branching: 6 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 30 buds
Flower Color: Purple
Eye: Black-purple
Edge: Thick double edge of black-purple and lemon chartreuse
Edge Detail: Heavy teeth and tentacles on petals and sepals
Throat Color: Green
Parentage: ((seedling × Spinefeld) × Mathew Weldon)
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Focal plantings, back borders, perennial beds, daylily collections