Dancing on Air

$18.00

Hillside Notes

Dancing on Air, the distinctive spider-form daylily, is an interesting and somewhat divisive flower. Quoted by the family gardening matriarch as "the ugliest flower I have ever seen," we respectfully beg to differ when it comes to this misunderstood cultivar. Its narrow, twisting petals and unconventional form may not fit the traditional image of a daylily, but that's exactly what makes it so memorable.

An early-season bloomer, Dancing on Air adds texture, movement, and a completely different look to the garden when many other varieties are still just getting started. Whether you find it beautiful or bizarre, it's certainly a conversation starter. Select this cultivar if you're looking to add a pop of interest, character, and a little personality to your collection.

Official AHS Description

red self above green throat

Plant Details

Primary Color: red

Hybridizer: Stamile

Year: 2003

Scape Height: 29 in

Bloom Size: 11 in

Bloom Season: Extra Early

Form: Spider 5.80:1

Ploidy: Tetraploid

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Fragrance: Non-Fragrant

Bloom Habit: Diurnal

Rebloom: Yes

Seedling Number: Not listed

Bud Count: 38

Branches: 6

Parentage: (Waiting in the Wings x Skinny Marink)

Availability & Field Location

Price: $18

Inventory Available: 30

Availability: Available

Field Group: B

Flag Color: BLUE-T

Hillside Notes

Dancing on Air, the distinctive spider-form daylily, is an interesting and somewhat divisive flower. Quoted by the family gardening matriarch as "the ugliest flower I have ever seen," we respectfully beg to differ when it comes to this misunderstood cultivar. Its narrow, twisting petals and unconventional form may not fit the traditional image of a daylily, but that's exactly what makes it so memorable.

An early-season bloomer, Dancing on Air adds texture, movement, and a completely different look to the garden when many other varieties are still just getting started. Whether you find it beautiful or bizarre, it's certainly a conversation starter. Select this cultivar if you're looking to add a pop of interest, character, and a little personality to your collection.

Official AHS Description

red self above green throat

Plant Details

Primary Color: red

Hybridizer: Stamile

Year: 2003

Scape Height: 29 in

Bloom Size: 11 in

Bloom Season: Extra Early

Form: Spider 5.80:1

Ploidy: Tetraploid

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Fragrance: Non-Fragrant

Bloom Habit: Diurnal

Rebloom: Yes

Seedling Number: Not listed

Bud Count: 38

Branches: 6

Parentage: (Waiting in the Wings x Skinny Marink)

Availability & Field Location

Price: $18

Inventory Available: 30

Availability: Available

Field Group: B

Flag Color: BLUE-T