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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Hemerocallis 'Entrapment'

Entrapment Daylily

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid summer to fall

Find this plant

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.

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