Autumn Minaret Daylily: A 1951 Stout Towering Beauty

Autumn Minaret Daylily

The Autumn Minaret daylily (Hemerocallis 'Autumn Minaret'), hybridized by Stout and registered in 1951, is a legendary cultivar known for its exceptional height. The scapes can reach 5 to 6 feet or more, towering above the foliage like a minaret. The flowers are a soft orange-yellow, borne in great numbers along the tall stems.

This variety is a late-season bloomer, often flowering into autumn, hence its name. It is a species-like hybrid with a graceful, wild appearance. Dr. Arlow Stout, the "father of daylily breeding," considered this one of his finest achievements.

Plant Details

'Autumn Minaret' is an architectural marvel in the garden. It is best placed at the back of the border or as a specimen where its towering scapes can be fully appreciated.