Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Autumn Red'
Autumn Red Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Deep red with a yellow throat
- Foliage color
- Green, with slender, arching leaves
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; benefits from occasional deadheading and division
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Autumn Red' is a classic daylily with rich, velvety red blooms that bring warmth to the garden in late summer. Each flower features a soft yellow throat that enhances its intense color, creating a bold contrast. Named for its ability to extend color into the autumn season, this variety is especially prized for its reliability and vibrant display.
As an American-bred cultivar, 'Autumn Red' has been a popular choice for gardeners who appreciate a low-maintenance plant with high impact. Its prolonged blooming period and ability to withstand variable weather make it an enduring addition to borders and perennial beds.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
