Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Light'
Barnegat Light Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 2-3 feet wide
- Flower color
- Deep orange with large red eye zone
- Foliage color
- Green, with slender, arching leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms and trim foliage after flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Light' features warm orange blossoms accented by a bold red eye zone that draws the eye to its vivid center. Named after the iconic Barnegat Lighthouse in New Jersey, this daylily's bright color can be seen from a distance, echoing the lighthouse's guiding light.
Blooming in mid to late summer, 'Barnegat Light' adds a cheerful burst of color to the garden as many early flowers start to fade. This variety is a sturdy, low-maintenance choice that effortlessly enhances any planting scheme with its vibrant presence.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. 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 Center for Urban Horticulture.
