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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Hemerocallis 'Autumn Red'

Autumn Red Daylily

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

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.