Daylily 'Royal Heritage': Munson's 1978 Heirloom Quality

Overview

Hemerocallis 'Royal Heritage' was hybridized by Munson and registered in 1978. It represents the enduring quality of older daylily cultivars.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Hemerocallidaceae
• Genus: Hemerocallis
• Cultivar: Royal Heritage
• Hybridizer: Munson
• Registration Year: 1978

Plant Profile

This cultivar likely produces medium to large flowers in traditional daylily colors—gold, orange, red, or blends—with good substance. The plant habit is typically vigorous and clump-forming. Blooms midseason.

Historical Context

Cultivars from the 1970s often have a simple, classic charm and proven garden reliability. 'Royal Heritage' is a testament to the breeding work of that era. Suitable for heritage gardens or low-maintenance landscapes.