Sounds like your flat stem is fasciated. Here is a photo. The fascinated stems can have lots of buds. Some may not be able to open correctly. You might want to give the stem some support since it will be heavier than normal. Most of my Regales have10-12 blooms when bulbs are mature.
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Here is a fascinated daylily stem.
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