Decorative elements of the perianth

Ribbons

One of the few features that in a natural manner decorated old variations of daylilies included three bright ribbons coming out of the throat, which, while going towards petals outline, divided them into two symmetrical parts. This feature, although its intensity has been reduced in significant part of modern variations, is often encountered in the form of more or less clear decorative element of the daylily flower (fig.81).

Fig. 81 Petal ribbons in the daylily flower variations

Dixie Land Band

Shamrock Summer

Rocks Cry Out Korth

Alison’s Smile

Answering Angels

Sens of Wonder

Vienna Waltz

Home Amongst the Gum Trees

Its strong presence at certain color combinations seems to be an important, and almost desirable decorative accent, in others (at most) it stabilizes and strengthens the impression of symmetrical structure of the perianth.
There are many indications that genetic nature of this feature is closely related to the specie, because despite the enormity of breeding treatments in the world, and almost incalculable number of new plants produced each year, (at least in symbolic degree) it doesn’t let us to forget about it (fig.82).

Fig.82 Vestigial presence of petal ribbons in daylily variations

Swan Lake Artwork

Matthew Kaskel

Keowee Keepsake

Rose Colored Glasses