Daylily 'Indian Giver'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Foliage
No fragrance
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Medium Purple
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Early midseason (EM)
Reblooming (Re)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Small (3" to 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Semi-evergreen (sev.)
Leaf Shape
Diploid
Leaf Appearance
Watermark
Degree to which the appearance is present
Award of Merit (or runner-up)
Honorable Mention
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Jose, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Solsberry, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Edgewater, Maryland

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Norton, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Fairfax, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Millville, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina(2 reports)

Corning, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Felicity, Ohio

Mount Gilead, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Verona, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Azle, Texas

Brenham, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Pollok, Texas

Magna, Utah

Portsmouth, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Bristol, Wisconsin

Nekoosa, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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L
Portland, OR | May 2016 | positive

True purple blooms, so many are really red or muddy mauve for me. Nice tidy grower. It is my favorite.

H
Stockton, CA | April 2015 | negative

This has no reflection on the merit of the plant itself, but I must ask: How did such an offensive name become formally associated with t...Read More

A
Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | June 2013 | positive

Exceptional daylily in my Southern New Jersey garden. One of my all time favorites. I always have gotten more compliments about this on...Read More

B
Bloomfield, NJ | July 2012 | positive

great daylily well worth it to have this one..a favorite of mine

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M
Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Survived two Maine winters so far and the blooms are pretty this year. Last year only had a bloom and it was not expected. Think I am goi...Read More

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L
Fairfax, MN | June 2008 | positive

fast multiplier here...pretty flower.

E
Rockville, MD (Zone 6a) | June 2007 | positive

My favorite daylily. Such a beautiful color. I also enjoy the shape of the flower. Fast grower. Several buds each season per plant. ...Read More

C
| September 2002 | positive

super nice plant. first year transplant small double fan bloomed very nicely for a baby. not fancy-schmancy like some, but really nice ...Read More

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