Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd'

Mary Todd Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Mary Todd’ is a classic perennial valued for its soft, creamy yellow blooms and refined appearance. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, medium to large pale yellow flowers with a slightly deeper yellow throat in mid-summer, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its gentle color and reliable performance make it a versatile addition to sunny borders.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–30 in (to 30–36 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: Arching, clump-forming
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; highly adaptable
Water: Moderate; tolerant of drought once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Soft creamy yellow flowers



Classic, refined color palette



Reliable mid-summer blooming



Ideal for borders, massing, and mixed plantings




Care
Very low-maintenance. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to maintain appearance. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Divide every few years to maintain vigor and increase plantings.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes