The name “Letitia” is primarily associated with “Mary Letitia,” a fragrant, dormant diploid daylily hybrid known for its 5.5-inch, deep rose double blooms. Several other historic daylily varieties also bear the name, such as “Letitia King” and the classic 1994 registered “Laetitia”. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Cultivar Variations
- Mary Letitia: Registered in 2020 by Kathy Rood, this highly sought-after variety is 100% double. It features beautiful deep rose tones, lighter pink midribs, and petal veining, blooming in the mid-to-late season.
- Laetitia: A medium-to-deep pink tetraploid daylily registered in 1994, featuring a chartreuse throat and a larger 6-inch bloom.
- Letitia King: A striking 1965 heirloom variety that produces extra-large, yellow, brown, and gold polychrome blooms. [1, 2, 3, 4]
General Care & Cultivation
All daylilies share similar growing requirements: [1]
- Sunlight: They thrive in full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended). [1, 2]
- Water & Soil: They prefer rich, well-draining soil and need about an inch of water per week. They are highly adaptable and drought-tolerant once established. [1, 2, 3]
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to keep the plant looking tidy. You can divide the clumps every 3 to 4 years to prevent overcrowding. [1, 2]
