Daylily 'Ida's Magic'

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)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Rose/Mauve
Gold (yellow-orange)
Flower Fragrance
Flower Size
Flower Type
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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 midseason (EM)
Reblooming (Re)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Growth Rate
Evergreen (ev.)
Leaf Shape
Tetraploid
Leaf Appearance
Blend
Edged/Picoteed
Eyezone
Degree to which the appearance is present
Stout Silver Medal
Award of Merit (or runner-up)
Honorable Mention
Junior Citation
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
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:

Tuskegee, Alabama

Blythe, California

San Jose, California

Sebring, Florida

Auburn, New Hampshire

Millville, New Jersey

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Felicity, Ohio

Greenwich, Ohio

Mount Gilead, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
1
negative
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M
Jacksonville, FL | August 2019 | negative

Quickly died in the Florida heat.

A
Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | June 2013 | neutral

Ida's Magic was a really pretty flower that charmed me despite her price tag, unfortuantely, in my hot So. NJ garden, she was often disf...Read More

S
Excelsior, MN (Zone 4a) | March 2005 | neutral

This was one of my "zone test" lilies. It did not survive our zone 4 winter. Too bad, since it's a SSM.

C
Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) | May 2003 | positive

Adaptable,clump impressive,great performer

M
M
Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

6" peach blooms with a gold edge, 28" scapes

F
Valdosta, GA | November 2002 | positive

Excellent lily. Clumps rapidly and blooms extremely well when it clumps. Color is different in different locations.

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