- Ming toy daylily
Botanical name: hemerocallis ‘ming toy’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 3-9
Flower color: red, orange
Foliage color: green, yellow
Growth rate: can reach mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: cut back the daylily down to about 6-8 inches off of the ground when the plant has stopped blooming for the year
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great as borders, for adding color to a landscape, and does well when planted in a container as well as in the ground
Light needs: 4-6 hours of sunlight a day
Special features: attracts butterflies
Watering instructions: water when the top two inches of soil have dried out from the last watering
Fertilizing instructions : use a water-soluble general all purpose fertilizer in the spring before the plant begins to bloom
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: clay or loam
Companion plants: coneflower, shasta daisy, lilac
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
