Go Back Mary Todd

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd'
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    Plant Type: Daylilies

    Flowers have a 6", pastel yellow self. Tepals are lightly ruffled and of heavy substance. Broad petals; slightly narrower, recurved sepals. Blooms in early summer; one of the first Daylilies to bloom. Semi-evergreen foliage. Enormously popular for over 20 years; vigorous grower. Tetraploid.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone). Daylilies are some of the easiest perennials to grow and are a good choice for any gardener, from the beginner to the professional. These are tough, adaptable plants that will grow in any soil, from normal to slightly wet to dry. Older varieties are able to bloom if planted in partial shade, but most of the newer introductions need full sun for best performance. Likewise, older varieties tend to spread more rapidly than the newer hybrids. All varieties can be divided every 3-4 years by digging up the entire clump and dividing it into smaller pieces with a minimum of 3 eyes each. This can be done in either spring or fall. Plants should be deadheaded for cosmetic purposes, but in most cases this will not extend the bloom time.

    Flower Color

    Yellow

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    24-26 in.

    Good Companions

    Bellflower (Campanula ), Delphinium (Delphinium ), Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Yarrow (Achillea )

    Plant Height

    26 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border, Salt tolerant, Container, Mass Plant

    Bloom Time

    Early summer

    Critter Resistance

    Rabbit and deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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