Daylily 'Cat's Cradle': Hagar's 1985 Cultivar with Unique Form

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Cat's Cradle' was hybridized by Hagar and introduced in 1985. It is noted for its distinctive crispate (pinched, twisted) petal form, giving the flowers a playful, spidery appearance.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Hemerocallidaceae
• Genus: Hemerocallis
• Cultivar: Cat's Cradle
• Hybridizer: Hagar
• Registration Year: 1985

Floral Details

The 5–6 inch blooms exhibit narrow, twisting petals with crispate edges, often in shades of yellow, gold, and orange with a contrasting eye. The unusual form adds architectural interest to the garden. It blooms midseason on scapes about 24–30 inches tall.

Culture

Grow in full sun for best flowering and form. Provide average, well-drained soil. This cultivar is drought-tolerant once established. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor and flower production.