- Funny valentine daylily
Botanical name: hemerocallis ‘funny valentine’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 2 ½ ft in height and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 3-9
Flower color: red, yellow
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by division
Landscape use: border plant, container plant, mass planting
Light needs: 5-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators, rabbit resistant
Watering instructions: a weekly watering schedule is suggested during the growing season. Allow the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions. Reduce watering in the fall/winter months
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 in the early spring before the blooming period
Best time to plant: late summer
Best type of soil: loam or clay
Companion plants: daisies, salvia, black-eyed susan
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and dogs but mildly toxic for cats
Invasive species: no
