Hemerocallis Indy Reflections - Daylily

The Daylily or Hemerocallis 'Indy Reflections' is a delightful perpetual and fragrant variety that bears beautiful double to single pastel flowers in a range of pastel shades from peachy yellow to apricot, melon and pink, with a green throat. This cultivar develops evergreen foliage. It flowers abundantly in June-July, then reblooms until summer's end. A very beautiful perennial to be placed prominently in the garden! 

The genus Hemerocallis belongs to the family Liliaceae or Hemerocallidaceae according to classifications. They are hardy perennial plants with deciduous, sometimes semi-evergreen foliage. The variety 'In Excess' was obtained in 1993 by Alexander-S. The plant forms a fairly dense clump that will reach about 70 cm (28in) in height, with a relative spread of 50-60 cm (20-24in); daylilies tend to spread a little when they like the soil. The flowers measure about 13 cm (5in) in diameter. They are fully double at the beginning of the season, but those produced a little later can be almost single, with a few extra small petals. Each flower blooms in the morning and lasts no more than a day, but the flowering repeats between late June and late September. The foliage is linear, bright green, evergreen in winter. Daylilies are plants with short rhizomes and fleshy roots that tolerate dry soils but are more lush and floriferous in moist soil.  

Very easy to grow, these plants thrive in both shade and sun. Some can be invasive, so divide the clumps every four or five years, preferably in autumn, after flowering. Daylilies are often called "the perfect perennial" because of their vibrant colours and ability to tolerate any type of environment, but also due to their lack of modesty, they have a beautiful exuberance that goes well with other perennials. Plant them in generous clumps in the background of your borders. All summer bulbous flowers (lilies, agapanthus and Ixias) can be planted alongside daylilies. 'Indy Reflections' is a particularly decorative variety to be highlighted alongside white, orange or mauve blooms. It pairs well with grasses, lavender and chamomile, for example. The flowers are edible: they brighten up salads and decorate desserts.