Madame Luna (Dhabi's garden name, lost registration) Tall, soft buttery yellow blossoms with ruffled rounded edges and an olive throat; ample buds
30", 6" MidLate, Dorm $12/dbl fan
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Daylilies M-N-O
Maddie's Magenta (Olallie, unregistered) Rose pink magenta
We loved this color so much that we had to get two variants to extend the bloom time, and for their differing heights.
28"/6", Mid, Dorm $14/dbl fan
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Magenta Princess (Olallie, unregistered) Brilliant magenta rose pink
Here's the taller and later-blooming of the two magentas.
40"/6", MidLate, Dorm $14/dbl fan
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Mardi Gras Parade (Kroll 92) Lavender with wine eyezone above green throat
If you missed the real Mardi Gras, here's the next best thing.
24"/3.75", EarlyMid, Dorm, Dip $12 / dbl fan
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Mariska (Moldovan 84) Pink blend, orchid undertones, lemon green throat
Big blossoms and a beautiful shade of pink. Lots of buds, blossoms, and pods.
28"/6.5", Mid, Dorm, Tet $12/dbl fan
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Marked By Lydia (Temple 94) Medium yellow spider with purple eyezone above green throat; spider ratio 5.31:1
29"/8.5", Early, Semi-evergreen, Dip Holding for increase 2012
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May May (Hayward, M 76) Near white self with green throat; fragrant
30"/3.5", Early, Semi-evergreen, Dip $8 / dbl fan
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Messiah (Moldovan 92) Light gold-yellow polychrome, brushed pink, gold throat
Polychromes are just amazing with their multiple shades of color, and this one's a real beauty. The ruffled gold wire edge sets it off divinely. Very limited quantities.
26"/6", EarlyMid, Dorm, Tet $16/dbl fan
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Mikado Morn (Moldovan, unregistered) Cream chartreuse with green-gold edge and hot pink blush
Looking very similar to Messiah above, Mikado extends the blooming season at the later end. A rare unregistered Moldovan. Very limited quantities.
30"/6", MidLate, Dorm, Tet $16/dbl fan
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Minnie Morgan (Neuhaus 57) Dark yellow with red-purple eyezone
Minnie's a cheerful girl, and she's looking forward to adding her smiling face to your garden.
25"/6", Mid, Semi-evergreen, Dip $8/dbl fan
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Miss Jessie (Hardy 56) Orchid, mauve, light yellow bicolor
Jessie's got a great spidery bicolor look, nice and tall, just lovely. One of the all-time favorite classics that holds its own perfectly well today.
40"/4.5", Mid, Dorm, Dip $12/dbl fan
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Moby Grape (Dhabi's, unregistered) Grape-purple self, bright yellow into green throat
Front-of-the-border pairing buddy will help lighter blossoms pop.
19"/5.5", Mid, Dorm, Dip Holding for increase 2012
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Mojave Sunset (Stamile 86) Amber pink and rose-tan blend, amber pink throat
Sit on your deck at sunset and admire these glowing blossoms, as big as dinner plates!
30"/9", Mid, Ev, Tet $10 / dbl fan
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Moonlight Orchid (Talbott 86) Blue lavender & white brushed lavender bicolor with green throat; fragrant
2011 was our first bloom year with this one, and the blossoms were big, beautiful, and eye-catching. We'll give it another year to multiply.
28"/6.5", EM, SE Holding for increase 2012
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Moonlit Masquerade (Salter 92) Cream with dark purple eyezone above green throat
Love those eyes -- makes a stunning pairing with Strutters Ball.
26"/5.5", EarlyMid, SE, Tet $8/dbl fan
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Moon Witch (Salter, EH 90) Ivory cream yellow blend with green throat
26"/3.5", Early Mid, Semi-evergreen, Tet $10 / dbl fan
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Mountain Top Experience (Temple 88) Pale mauve/lemon yellow bicolor with purple chevron eye; spider ratio 4.80:1
29"/5.87", Early, Evergreen, Dip $12 / dbl fan
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Moving All Over (Stamile 01) Purple self above deep green throat; UFO crispate, fragrant, rebloom
30"/11", Extra Early, Dorm, Tet $12 / dbl fan
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Neal Berrey (Sikes 85) Rose pink blend with green-yellow throat
Pretty pink shorter beauty for the front of the garden.
18"/5", Mid, Semi-evergreen $10 / dbl fan
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Night Beacon (Hansen 88) Black-purple with huge chartreuse center
Give Night Beacon a little extra love -- make sure the soil is rich with compost, and overwinter with mulch -- and it will reward you with a wonderful display every summer.
27"/4", EarlyMid, Ev, Dip $10/dbl fan
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Night Town (Moldovan 84) Red-black self with lemon green throat
Deep, dark, velvety and dramatic ...
26"/6", EarlyMid, Dorm, Tet $8/dbl fan
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Obsidian (Stamile 88) Black self with chartreuse throat
Dark, velvety, stunning!
27", 4.25", Mid, Dorm, Tet Holding for increase 2012
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Old King Cole (Moldovan 95) Medium red-purple and ivory bicolor with yellow-green throat
You'll be a merry old soul with OKC in your garden!
32"/5.5", Mid, SE, Tet $12 / dbl fan
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Oliver Dragon Tooth (Morss 91) Pale lavender pink with cream halo and purple eyezone above green throat; fragrant
Short and very sweet, Oliver makes a cheerfully compact clump.
20", 4.25", Mid, SemiEvergreen, Tet $10 / dbl fan
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Orange Slice (Roberts 72) Orange with yellow lines and throat
A big ol' slice of happy, this one brightens up the garden.
30", 6", Mid, Dorm, Tet $10 / dbl fan
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