Mary Reed Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Mary Reed’ is a compact daylily with raspberry-pink to purple flowers, pale midribs and green throats. The flowers open in the evening and the plant can rebloom; [Growing Colors](https://www.growingcolors.com/plant/Hemerocallis-Mary-Reed) describes 3-inch flowers and an 11–13-inch plant, while [Plant Lust](https://plantlust.com/plants/26003/hemerocallis-mary-reed/) documents a broader 12–24-inch height and 12–30-inch spread range. Allow room for a dense clump, since published size estimates vary. ## In the Garden Choose a sunny position with rich, well-drained soil and regular moisture during establishment. This relatively small selection suits the front of a perennial border, an informal grouping, or a container where its striped flowers can be seen up close. The mid-summer flowers add pink and purple color above green, deciduous foliage. Plant Lust also notes that the flowers attract butterflies. ## Seasonal Interest Flowers open successively during summer, and Growing Colors notes an evening display and potential rebloom. Their contrasting pale midribs make a fine stripe through the colored petals, while the green throat draws the eye inward. The foliage forms a grassy mound that provides a simple backdrop between bloom cycles. ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers when convenient and cut finished flower stalks back to the clump. Keep the soil from drying for long periods during active growth, then allow foliage to die back naturally. Divide an established clump when it becomes congested; replant divisions promptly and water them in.