Daylily 'Mary Todd'

Hemerocallis

Family
Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Bright Yellow
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 (E)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Semi-evergreen (sev.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Self
Degree to which the appearance is present
Stout Silver Medal
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:

Little Rock, Arkansas

Leesburg, Florida

Snellville, Georgia

Homewood, Illinois

Logansport, Indiana

Solsberry, Indiana

Clive, Iowa

Lisbon, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas(2 reports)

Ewing, Kentucky

Hazard, Kentucky

Ferriday, Louisiana

Franklin, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Lebanon, Maine

Edgewater, Maryland

Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Clawson, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Excelsior, Minnesota

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Fulton, New York

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Kernersville, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Aurora, Ohio

Felicity, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Chandler, Texas

Spring, Texas

Falls Church, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Holmen, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin(2 reports)

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
2
neutrals
0
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(Zone 8a) | June 2022 | positive

Pretty yellow. Good performer. Planted in sandy soil, 3-4 hours’ sun, bright shade rest of day

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Forest Lake, MN | August 2018 | positive

I would like to see what a CLUMP of this plant looks like. I have had something like it in my garden for at least 25 years, since my mom ...Read More

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Montrose, PA (Zone 4b) | June 2012 | positive

Clumps rapidly. I've divided and moved it and it just keeps on blooming here in Zone 4 of the north PA hills.

M
Ravenna, OH | April 2010 | positive

The best gold daylily. Long blooming season. No fancy markings, just a giant clump of color which is visible from a great distance. Cl...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN | July 2008 | positive

Out of my 30 different daylilies, THIS one is my favorite! SO SHOWY......It's the focal point of my whole front yard. If I could find ano...Read More

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Aurora, OH | March 2008 | positive

This is a great, reliable plant in my zone 5 garden. Grows into huge clumps, with large flowers that are a nice light golden yellow, wit...Read More

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Hyannis, MA (Zone 7a) | June 2007 | positive

Love Mary Todd. The substance, shape and size and foliage habit is stunning. Get alot of comments from garden visitors on this one. A sta...Read More

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Boyds, MD (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | positive

Good color & substance, very tolerant of wet weather, and flowers fade gracefully. A real winner.

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | November 2005 | neutral

1974 Richard C. Peck Memorial Award Winner

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Excelsior, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | positive

Once this plant reaches clump strength, there's no stopping it. Though not listed as a rebloomer (to my knowledge) it is one of the first...Read More

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | May 2002 | neutral

O.Fay 1967

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