Daylily 'Ed Murray'

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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Scarlet (dark red)
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
Regional

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

Dothan, Alabama

Scotland, Connecticut

Chicago, Illinois

Moline, Illinois

Logansport, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Boyds, Maryland

Excelsior, Minnesota

Fairfax, Minnesota

Auburn, New Hampshire

Mahopac, New York

Defiance, Ohio

Felicity, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Osceola, Pennsylvania

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Collierville, Tennessee

Falls Church, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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nwh
Chicago, IL | October 2009 | positive

Rich, saturated burgundy red, w/ ruffled edges, brilliant red when it catches the sunlight, one of my favorites. Looks great w/ my red Kn...Read More

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Fairfax, MN | June 2008 | neutral

nice flower but I have trouble with the leaves coming up all curly and goofy looking in the spring for the last few years and then the bu...Read More

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2
(Zone 7b) | July 2007 | positive

Although rather slow to increase, I do get one scape per mature fan, lots of buds, it's sunfast, and every bloom opens perfectly. This is...Read More

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

Unbelievably rich, velvety color. Attractive from dawn to dusk! Good for folks who don't get home until late afternoon. Not all cultiv...Read More

M
Fayette, IA (Zone 4b) | July 2003 | positive

This remains our favorite black-red. Nice form and substance.

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

E.Grovitt 1971; Black-red self with green throat

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