Daylily 'American Revolution' – Historic Bicolor from 1972

Hemerocallis 'American Revolution': Patriotic Bicolor by Wild, 1972

Hemerocallis 'American Revolution' is a historic bicolor cultivar hybridized by Wild and registered in 1972—fitting for a name evoking the nation's founding. Its contrasting colors and enduring popularity make it a revolutionary presence in the daylily world.

Historic Registration

• Family: Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
• Cultivar: American Revolution
• Hybridized by: Wild
• Registered/Introduced: 1972

Bicolor Legacy

'American Revolution' produces 5–6 inch flowers with a striking color pattern: creamy-white to pale yellow petals with a bold, deep red eye zone and matching picotee edge. The contrast is crisp and dramatic. The plant forms a substantial clump 24–36 inches tall. Bloom is mid-season.

This cultivar's half-century in cultivation speaks to its garden worthiness. The bicolor pattern was innovative for its time and remains popular. Use it in patriotic-themed gardens, mixed borders, and as a specimen where its intricate flower can be studied. 'American Revolution' proves that revolutionary breeding endures—still turning heads after 50 years.