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Daylily 'Magic Dawn'

Hemerocallis

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Hemerocallidaceae (hem-er-oh-kal-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hemerocallis (hem-er-oh-KAL-iss)

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Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 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

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

Pale Yellow

Medium Purple

Flower Fragrance

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

By dividing the rootball

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Blakely, Georgia

Palmyra, Illinois

Ewing, Kentucky

Ferriday, Louisiana

Jackson, Louisiana

Lebanon, Maine

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Lincoln, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Albany, Oregon

Millersburg, Oregon

North Scituate, Rhode Island

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mummu

Lebanon, ME (Zone 4b) | August 2006 | positive

I love this lily. It came with our old farmhoue. However, I'm a little confused. When I checked the American Hemerocallis Society datab...Read More

Editor's note:
The true 'Magic Dawn' and award-winner is a rose pink self. However, it's been sold for many years as the bicolor posted in most of the pictures above. The actual name of the bicolor is believed to be 'Howdy' .

However, as many will attest, the colors are not the same in this bicolor as 'Howdy'. For the benefit of our readers, we are leaving the photos that are representative of the plant commonly sold under this name; if anyone has the true rose pink self 'Magic Dawn', please post a photo herein.

KDePetrillo

North Scituate, RI (Zone 6a) | July 2004 | positive

I've had this plant for about 25 years. The first season after I planted it (in partial shade), I watered it well and fed it. Sinc...Read More