Daylily - Fooled Me
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly summer color.
The Daylily 'Fooled Me' is a stunning perennial that adds vibrant contrast to any garden. Its golden-yellow petals are beautifully accented by a bold, fiery red eye zone, creating a captivating visual. This variety blooms abundantly in early to mid-summer, making it ideal for borders, beds, or containers. 'Fooled Me' is known for its hardiness and adaptability, requiring moderate to low water and thriving in full sun to partial shade. It's a low-maintenance choice that attracts beneficial pollinators, offering reliable, eye-catching color.
$10.78
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4.6
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Category Rank
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#756 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-73%
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USDA Hardiness Zones
39
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, reliable color for their landscape
- Beginners needing low-maintenance plants that survive neglect
- Homeowners wanting long-lasting, prolific blooms throughout the season
Who should skip it
- Collectors searching for rare or exotic plant varieties
- Busy gardeners wanting a strictly low-maintenance, hands-off plant
- Gardeners in humid climates wary of potential pest issues
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
The fiery red halo creates a high-contrast focal point for gardens.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to thrive once established in the soil.
Climate Adaptability
Robust hardiness zones ensure success across a wide geographic range.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws butterflies to your landscape throughout the summer season.
Planting Versatility
Mounding habit works perfectly in containers, borders, or garden beds.
Bloom Reliability
Consistent, abundant flowering provides dependable color year after year.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-9
Flower Scape Height
24 inches
Spacing Requirement
18-24 inches
Includes
3 Daylily divisions
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Requirement
Moderate to Low
Model Number
31860-03
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Striking golden-yellow petals with a red halo
- Abundant blooms in early to mid-summer
- Low-maintenance perennial
- Adaptable to various garden settings
- Attracts beneficial pollinators
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Provides contrasting color
- Hardy and reliable
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the 'Fooled Me' daylily, focusing on exceptional product quality and reliable garden performance. Reviewers consistently praise the robust health and careful packaging of the bare roots upon arrival. The plant's vigorous growth and stunning, true to name vibrant yellow coloration are major highlights, often exceeding expectations for bloom size. Many note its reliable reblooming capability, confirming its value as a long-term garden performer. While some new gardeners note the standard establishment time needed for full potential, experienced buyers are highly satisfied with the long-term results. This daylily is viewed as a premium, show-stopping cultivar delivering excellent aesthetic value.
Know before you buy
For optimal growth and air circulation, space each division 18 to 24 inches apart. This allows the mounding habit of the plant to develop fully without overcrowding.
This variety is highly adaptable and hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9. It is designed to survive a wide range of temperatures, making it a reliable perennial for most regions.
While 'Fooled Me' thrives in full sun, it is versatile enough to perform well in partial shade. If you live in an area with extremely hot summers, a spot with afternoon shade can help protect the vibrant petal colors.
These daylilies are relatively low-maintenance and prefer moderate to low water. Once established, they are quite resilient and only require supplemental watering during extended dry spells.
The most important factor is drainage. These daylilies prefer well-drained soil to prevent root rot, so ensure your planting site does not stay waterlogged after heavy rain.
Yes, the 'Fooled Me' Daylily is an excellent choice for attracting beneficial pollinators, specifically butterflies. Its bright, contrasting colors serve as a natural beacon for these garden visitors.
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