Daylily 'Tuscawilla Tigress'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Foliage
No fragrance
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Orange
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Early midseason (EM)
Reblooming (Re)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Nocturnal (noc.)
Growth Rate
Semi-evergreen (sev.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Self
Eyezone
Degree to which the appearance is present
Stout Silver Medal Runner-up
Award of Merit (or runner-up)
Honorable Mention
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

College, Alaska

San Jose, California

Cloverdale, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Dayton, Kentucky

Hazard, Kentucky

Lancaster, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Brown City, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Syracuse, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Grove City, Ohio

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Hazard, KY (Zone 6b) | May 2012 | positive

Such a beautiful plant. It grows 36-48" tall during the Summer and has large, orange and yellow blooms. Very sturdy-stemmed and hardy p...Read More

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Myrtle Beach, SC | August 2009 | positive

Proving to be one of the best growing daylilies that I have here in Zone 8.

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Very hardy and vigourous producer of blooms in my zone.

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Fairbanks, AK | September 2006 | neutral

Living in Fairbanks, Alaska (USDA Zones 1-4) provides a tough environment for lots of perennials. The 'Tigress' has been in my garden for...Read More

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Lancaster, KY | August 2006 | positive

I highly recommend this large, showy daylily. It's tall, the blooms are large and bright -- they can be seen from a long distance away....Read More

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Jordan, NY (Zone 6a) | May 2006 | positive

A garden show-off if ever there was one. This is a nocturnal lily. Starts to open in the evening. By 7am the next morning you are greeted...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 5b) | April 2006 | positive

Lots of big, bright blooms, lots of new fans every year. A great plant!

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vernon, BC (Zone 6a) | July 2005 | positive

Prolific bloomer, stunning color, large blooms; highly recommend for your garden.

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2003 | positive

Bright orange with dark orange eyezone and chartreuse throat.
Parentage: Seductor X Tera Pat Mercer
2000 Stout Silver Medal runner-up

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | February 2003 | neutral

7.25" orange blooms, 25" scapes

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