Lady Dirty Beard (Gossard, 2025) 1Fan

Lady Dirty Beard Daylily (Gossard, 2025) Flowers are lavender pink and darker blurple patterned bearded eye zone and a green throat. Seedling number J-9. Diploid 33″ Midseason Dormant emo Fragrant 5″ 3-4 way branching 18-24 buds. Fertile both ways. Rebloomer. Flower form Sculpted Type : Cristated. Very good rust resistance. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4-10.
The Hemerocallis daylily cultivar,’Lady Dirty Beard’ designated as Seedling J-9 is a diploid daylily cultivar distinguished by its lavender-pink blooms, featuring a darker blurple (blue-purple) patterned bearded eye zone and a vibrant green throat. The flowers measure 5 inches in diameter and exhibit a Sculpted Form – Cristate type, characterized by raised, three-dimensional crests along the petal surfaces that enhance their intricate texture. This mid season bloomer is supported by 33-inch scapes with 3–4-way branching, producing a bud count of 18–24. It features a dormant growth habit, extended morning opening (emo), and a notable fragrance, further adding to its ornamental value. Additionally, it is a reliable rebloomer and is fertile both ways, making it an excellent candidate for breeding programs focused on sculpted and patterned flower forms.
Lady Dirty Beard demonstrates excellent rust resistance, ensuring adaptability and resilience in diverse growing conditions. Well-suited for USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4–10, this cultivar combines unique floral morphology, prolific blooming, and strong disease resistance, making it a valuable addition to ornamental horticulture and daylily hybridization programs.