Daylily - Wild Horses
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking bold, reliable summer color.
Daylily 'Wild Horses' presents a captivating display with its creamy white petals, dramatically accented by deep burgundy-purple eye zones and a matching picotee edge. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade, offering a low-maintenance solution for any garden. It reliably blooms in early summer, infusing borders, beds, and containers with a dynamic flair. Each offering includes three divisions, ensuring a robust and eye-catching addition that promises enduring beauty with minimal effort.
$10.78
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
848
/ 2582
#848 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Includes
3
/ Daylily divisions
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a high-impact, dramatic focal point
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, resilient landscape plants
- Flower lovers wanting long-lasting summer color displays
Who should skip it
- Gardeners expecting long-lasting individual blooms
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding periodic plant maintenance
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
High-contrast burgundy markings create a dramatic focal point in any border.
Maintenance Ease
Hardy perennial nature ensures reliable beauty with minimal seasonal intervention.
Hardiness Range
Broad adaptability across USDA zones five through nine offers excellent versatility.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliable bloom cycle effectively attracts local bees and butterflies to gardens.
Planting Versatility
Mounding growth habit performs equally well in containers or garden beds.
Establishment Potential
Three-division starter pack provides a robust foundation for quick root development.
Key Specs
Includes
3 Daylily divisions
Planting Depth
Crown 1/2" below soil line
Spacing Requirement
18-24 inches apart
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 through 9
Bloom Season
Early Summer
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Flower Scape Height
36 inches
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Striking creamy white petals with deep purple halo
- Reliable early summer blooms
- Hardy perennial for lasting beauty
- Thrives in full sun
- Low maintenance care
- Ideal for borders, beds, and containers
- Adds dynamic flair to gardens
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the exceptional quality of the 'Wild Horses' daylily stock received. Reviewers consistently praise the vendor for shipping large, healthy, and well packaged bare root divisions with minimal transit damage. This superior initial product quality builds high confidence in the cultivar's authenticity and future performance. While patience is needed for first season blooms, initial foliage growth is reported as vigorous, suggesting robust genetics. Customers feel the investment is justified by the premium nature of the delivered plant material. The overall sentiment reflects strong value derived from receiving such high caliber, sought after stock from a reliable source, leading to excitement for spectacular mature blooms.
Know before you buy
Each order includes three Daylily divisions, which are ready to be planted to establish a robust root system.
Plant the divisions in well-drained soil with the crown positioned about 1/2 inch below the soil line. Space each division 18 to 24 inches apart to allow enough room for their mounding growth habit.
This variety is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA zones 5 through 9. As long as your garden falls within these zones, the plant should return reliably each year.
For the best performance, plant them in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. While they are adaptable, they will produce the most vibrant blooms with at least six hours of direct sunlight.
No, they are considered low-maintenance perennials. They have moderate to low watering needs and are generally resilient, making them an excellent choice for busy gardeners.
Yes, 'Wild Horses' works well in containers provided the pot has adequate drainage. Ensure the container is large enough to accommodate the 36-inch height of the flower scapes.
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