Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Entrapment'
Entrapment Daylily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Height
- 1-2 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Mauve-purple with yellow throat
- Foliage color
- Green, with slender, arching leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid summer to fall
- 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 'Entrapment' captivates with its mauve-purple petals accented by a bright yellow-green throat that adds a touch of warmth to the overall bloom. Each petal is subtly ruffled, lending a delicate texture that enhances its appearance in the garden. This elegant color combination offers a pleasing contrast that draws attention, particularly when planted among complementary colors or in a monochromatic scheme.
'Entrapment' is known for its extended blooming season, typically beginning in midsummer and reblooming into early autumn, providing a steady display of color across multiple months. Bred for both beauty and resilience, this cultivar is a fantastic choice for those looking to add rich, lasting color to their perennial beds or garden borders. Its dependable reblooming habit and lush purple tones make it an attractive choice for adding depth and interest to any garden landscape.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
