Daylily Wild Bite

Daylily ‘Wild Bite’

Daylily ‘Wild Bite’ is a fragrant tetraploid introduction by Polston from 2014, admired for its warm blended coloration and textured toothy edging. This cultivar combines soft color transitions with bold structural detail, offering both charm and garden performance.

The 5.5-inch blooms display a smooth yellow-pink blend accented by a faint orange-pink eye and matching edge that add gentle depth and contrast. An outer gold toothy edge frames the petals with sparkle and texture, while a fresh green throat anchors the bloom and enhances clarity. The flowers are fragrant, adding an inviting element to their warm palette.

Plants reach approximately 26 inches tall and feature dormant foliage, making them well suited for colder climates. Blooming mid to mid-late season with dependable rebloom, ‘Wild Bite’ produces around 17 buds on 4 branches, delivering a steady and attractive floral display.

A colorful and fragrant daylily ideal for borders, perennial beds, and collections emphasizing blended tones, toothy edging, and repeat performance.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Wild Bite’
Hybridizer: Polston
Introduction Year: 2014
Plant Height: Approximately 26 inches (66 cm)
Bloom Size: Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid to Mid-Late
Rebloom: Yes
Foliage Type: Dormant
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Fragrance: Fragrant
Branching: 4 branches
Bud Count: Approximately 17 buds
Flower Color: Yellow-pink blend
Eye and Edge: Faint orange-pink
Outer Edge: Gold toothy edge
Throat Color: Green
Parentage: Forestlake Ragamuffin × Ruffled Strawberry Parfait
Primary Interest: Ornamental blooms
Garden Use: Borders, perennial beds, daylily collections