Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Galaxy Cream'
Galaxy Cream Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 1-2 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Pale-yellow with light green throat
- Foliage color
- Green, with arching, narrow leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms and trim foliage after flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Galaxy Cream' displays soft, pale-yellow petals with muted white striping, that glows with a subtle elegance. Each bloom is enhanced by a ruffled edge, lending texture and a refined appearance to the flower. At the heart of each blossom, a light green throat provides contrast, adding depth to the soft cream tones. Bred for its gentle, sophisticated color palette, 'Galaxy Cream' is a delightful choice for adding a calm elegance to any garden.
This daylily blooms from early to mid-summer, producing a profusion of flowers that offer a tranquil, luminous effect in garden borders and beds. Its understated tones blend beautifully with other perennials, making it an excellent companion for plants in a variety of colors and textures. With its delicate color and profuse blooms, 'Galaxy Cream' brings a light, harmonious presence to seasonal plantings, enhancing the landscape with its serene beauty.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
