Daylily 'Wild Horses'

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
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Dark Purple/Black
Cream/Tan
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
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 (E)
Reblooming (Re)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Spider (petal length to width is 5.0:1 or more)
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Evergreen (ev.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Eyezone
Degree to which the appearance is present
Award of Merit (or runner-up)
Honorable Mention
Early Season Bloom Award (or runner-up)
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:

Logan Lake, British Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia

Snellville, Georgia

Moline, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

South China, Maine

Brown City, Michigan

Cut Bank, Montana

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Southold, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Monroe, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Allen, Texas

Fate, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

Kalama, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | June 2015 | neutral

Cream yellow with black purple halo above green yellow throat
(Moonlit Masquerade × Tet. Cleopatra)

M
Santa Fe, NM | June 2014 | neutral

I've had this Daylily for 3 summers now and have mixed reviews. Being I have 5 different types of dayliles currently growing I've come t...Read More

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Santa Barbara, CA | July 2013 | negative

My Wild Horses daylily was planted two springs ago. It has yet to bloom. It receives 3/4 a day sunshine and has been regularly fertiliz...Read More

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Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | February 2011 | positive

Wild Horses [Moonlit Masquerade x Tetra Cleopatra] is 37" tall, and has 7in across blooms. She is one of the most awesome cream with purp...Read More

P
Barbourville, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2010 | positive

Fantastic plant! This variety is almost "everblooming"!

W
Magna, UT (Zone 7a) | July 2010 | positive

The blooms in mine last year were just great. This year they are orange with a reddish center. Does anyone know about soil that would ma...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | August 2008 | positive

Bloomed for a month solid, and is now putting up rebloom scapes.

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Sand Springs, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

very hardy for a evergreen but mulch to be on safe side im in 74063 zone or 6b

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