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Key characteristics

Family: Asphodelaceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Flower color: Golden yellow with a bold red eye zone and green throat
Foliage color: Green, slender, grass-like leaves
Bloom time: Mid-summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and trim back foliage after bloom season
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Perennials

Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'

Fooled Me Daylily

Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me' boasts large, golden-yellow blooms with a bold red eye zone that adds depth and a sense of drama to each flower. Accented by a vivid green throat, the color combination creates a vibrant effect, perfect for brightening up any garden space. Developed for its unique color pattern and dependable performance, 'Fooled Me' has become a popular choice for gardeners who love showy daylilies with eye-catching contrasts.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid-summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.