Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Forestlake Ragamuffin'
Forestlake Ragamuffin Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Peachy-yellow with a ruffled, frilly edge and a green throat
- Foliage color
- Green, arching, strap-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms and trim foliage after bloom season
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Forestlake Ragamuffin' is a unique daylily known for its frilled, peachy-yellow petals that elegantly frame a vibrant green throat. The ruffled edges add texture and charm to each bloom, giving it a captivating, layered appearance. Bred by hybridizers to showcase this intricate petal detail, 'Forestlake Ragamuffin' brings a touch of whimsy and elegance to any garden setting.
Blooming in mid to late summer, 'Forestlake Ragamuffin' produces a reliable display of flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, enhancing the garden's ecological vitality. Its warm, soft hues and frilled form make it a lovely addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens, or any area that benefits from a touch of natural artistry. This cultivar's playful, frilled design and inviting color palette create a lasting impact in summer plantings.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
