Harris Olson Spider Award
Recognizing the Most Outstanding Spider Daylily
The Harris Olson Spider Award is presented annually to the most outstanding spider daylily, as selected by AHS Garden Judges.
A spider is defined as a daylily whose petals have a length-to-width ratio of at least 4:1. This award recognizes cultivars that exemplify the distinctive form, elegance, and visual appeal of the spider classification. The recipient is determined by a vote of AHS Garden Judges who have observed eligible cultivars in the garden.
Award Winners
Little Ricky
Award Year: 2025
Votes: 59
Hybridizer: Patricia R. Cochenour
Photo Credit: Janice Kennedy
A Little Twisted
Award Year: 2024
Votes: 41
Hybridizer: Scott Elliott
Ruth Gets it Done
Award Year: 2023
Votes: 51
Hybridizer: Scott Elliott
Ghost Ranger
Award Year: 2022
Votes: 58
Hybridizer: Scott Elliott
Midnight in Oz
Award Year: 2021
Votes: 53
Hybridizer: Katisue Herrington
Black Arrowhead
Award Year: 2020
Votes: 48
Hybridizer: Roberts-N.
Journey to Oz
Award Year: 2019
Votes: 81
Hybridizer: Katisue Herrington
Mascara Snake
Award Year: 2018
Votes: 91
Hybridizer: Daniel Bachman
Banana Pepper Spider
Award Year: 2017
Votes: 61
Hybridizer: Heather Herrington
Rolling Raven
Award Year: 2016
Votes: 87
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Licorice Twist
Award Year: 2015
Votes: 82
Hybridizer: Roberts-N.
Green Inferno
Award Year: 2014
Votes: 107
Hybridizer: James Gossard
Wild Wookie
Award Year: 2013
Votes: 108
Hybridizer: Stamile
Suzy Cream Cheese
Award Year: 2012
Votes: 114
Hybridizer: Daniel Bachman
Free Wheelin’
Award Year: 2011
Votes: 140
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Velvet Ribbons
Award Year: 2010
Votes: 139
Hybridizer: Stamile
Bali Watercolor
Award Year: 2009
Votes: 124
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Memories of Oz
Award Year: 2008
Votes: 102
Hybridizer: Katisue Herrington
Sergeant Major
Award Year: 2008
Votes: 102
Hybridizer: Trimmer
Long Tall Sally
Award Year: 2007
Votes: 127
Hybridizer: Trimmer
Holly Dancer
Award Year: 2006
Votes: 97
Hybridizer: Warrell
Magic of Oz
Award Year: 2005
Votes: 110
Hybridizer: Heather Herrington
Skinwalker
Award Year: 2004
Hybridizer: Roberts-N.
Long Stocking
Award Year: 2003
Hybridizer: Patrick Stamile
Curly Cinnamon Windmill
Award Year: 2002
Hybridizer: Clarence J. Crochet
Lacy Marionette
Award Year: 2001
Hybridizer: Tarrant
Marked by Lydia
Award Year: 2000
Hybridizer: Temple
Chevron Spider
Award Year: 1999
Hybridizer: Ra Hansen
De Colores
Award Year: 1998
Hybridizer: Temple
Yabba Dabba Doo
Award Year: 1997
Hybridizer: Ra Hansen
Green Widow
Award Year: 1996
Hybridizer: Temple
Lois Burns
Award Year: 1995
Hybridizer: Temple
Wilson Spider
Award Year: 1994
Hybridizer: Wilson-Oakes
Mountain Top Experience
Award Year: 1993
Hybridizer: Temple
Red Ribbons
Award Year: 1992
Hybridizer: Lenington-G.
Cat’s Cradle
Award Year: 1991
Hybridizer: Ben R. Hager
Lady Fingers
Award Year: 1990
Hybridizer: Peck
Kindly Light
Award Year: 1989
Hybridizer: Lemoine J. Bechtold