Botanical Name

Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd'

Commonly known as Mary Todd Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd' (Mary Todd Daylily)
Perennial

Ruffled golden-yellow flowers with a lavender eye, large, showy, and sweetly fragrant in the summer border.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
Jun to Aug
USDA Zones
3-9
Sun
Full Sun or Part Sun
Water
Low - drought tolerant
Mature Height
24-30"
Bloom Colors
YellowOrange
Fragrant Cut Flower
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About This Name

Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Mary Todd Daylily unambiguously. The genus Hemerocallis places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Mary Todd Daylily, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd' will give you the most precise results.