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
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
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
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
Midseason (M)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Small (3" to 4.5" diameter)
Plant Size (check one)
Single
Growing Habit
Diurnal (diu.)
Extended (ext.)
Growth Rate
Dormant (dor.)
Leaf Shape
Diploid
Leaf Appearance
Self
Degree to which the appearance is present
Stout Silver Medal
Lenington All-American Award (or runner-up)
Annie T. Giles Award (or runner-up)
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:

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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L
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

D
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.

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

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

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