I have had Hudson Valley about 7 years. It has had a couple "off" years-including this year when many of my daylilies didn't bloom as well. It comes to at least its 32" height here, if not more, & I really enjoy the huge blooms that seem to glow. The bud count seems average here, but I don't think I've actually checked that one. I don't use it for hybridizing, I don't care that much for yellow daylilies, but I would keep this one. I like the form of the wide yellow blooms, I really need to check the fragrance. I remember noticing a lovely scent in that area this summer that I couldn't locate, never thought about it being a daylily.