Perennials – Funny Valentine Daylily

• 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