First Knight Daylily: A 1995 Salter Chivalrous Bloom

First Knight Daylily

The First Knight daylily (Hemerocallis 'First Knight'), hybridized by Salter and registered in 1995, evokes the chivalry and nobility of a knight in shining armor. This cultivar features large, noble flowers in a commanding blend of colors—often deep purple, lavender, and cream with a contrasting eye and heavily ruffled, picoteed edges.

The blooms have heavy substance and a crystalline texture. The plant is a vigorous grower with strong, well-branched scapes, blooming in mid-season.

Plant Details

'First Knight' stands guard in the garden with regal bearing. It is a magnificent cultivar that commands respect and admiration.