Alligator Alley Daylily (Gossard, 2024) height 30 inches (76 cm), bloom 9 inches (22 cm), season MLa, Rebloom, Dormant, Tetraploid, Fragrant, 22 buds, 4 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Purple and lighter rose purple eye and green throat, white teeth, hooks, tentacles and fangs on petals and sepals.. (Cynder the Dragon × Alpha Shark)
Hybridizers Notes: Alligator Alley Daylily (Gossard, James) 2024 introduction (Cynder The Dragon) x (Alpha Shark) Seedling number 682-19 Tetraploid 30″ Mid Late Season Dormant emo Fragrant 8.5″ 3-4 way branching 15-20 buds. Fertile both ways. Rebloomer. Unusual Form Type : Crispate Very good rust resistance. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4-10. The flowers boast a captivating hue of purple, adorned with a lighter rose-purple eye and a distinctive green throat. Both sepals and petals are embellished with an intriguing array of white teeth, hooks, tentacles, and fangs. To date, this particular variety, known as Alligator Alley, stands out as my favorite and most exceptional. I am yet to encounter another daylily with such narrow and pronounced teeth that rivals the uniqueness of Alligator Alley. Upon close examination, the sheer number of teeth on the flower is truly remarkable, surpassing any expectations I could have envisioned. For those dedicated to breeding narrow, toothy daylilies or exploring undefinable types, this cultivar is an absolute must-have. The lineage of Alligator Alley traces back to both of my creations, Cynder The Dragon and Alpha Shark. Cynder The Dragon is a strikingly beautiful daylily reminiscent of a fire-breathing creature, adorned with gold and white Dragon Fangs and claws along the edges of her petals and sepals. Her sepals exhibit strong dimensional color with stippling, and her blooms, always unique, sometimes twist and turn like dragon wings. A vivid yellow-green flame emerges from her throat, complementing her magenta pigmentation. Cynder The Dragon has proven to be a secret weapon in producing extraordinary offspring, evident in the numerous promising progenies it has yielded. Crossing Cynder The Dragon with Alpha Shark, another remarkable toothy daylily of mine, elevates the lineage to the next level. My genetics align seamlessly with undefinable-type daylilies, possibly due to the higher ploidy level of Undefinable compared to tetraploids (results obtained from Plantploidy.com). Alligator Alley, Cynder The Dragon, Alpha Shark, Vampire Fish, Heavenly New Frontiers, and Wolverine all fall within the pentaploid to hexaploid range. Alligator Alley, in addition to being an incredible parent in breeding programs, also serves as a captivating garden cultivar. Notably, it exhibits a rare Unusual Form Type: Crispate. For hybridizers, this daylily presents an excellent candidate for furthering breeding programs. If you are a gardening enthusiast, it might be prudent to wait for a potential price adjustment, but rest assured, Alligator Alley will undoubtedly enhance your landscaping. Its distinct characteristics also position it as a promising contender for show flowers, adding an extra layer of allure to its overall appeal.
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