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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Hemerocallis 'Barnegat Light'

Barnegat Light Daylily

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

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.