Hemerocallis 'Night Embers'
Daylily 'Night Embers'
Hemerocallis ‘Night Embers’ is a bold perennial valued for its deep, velvety burgundy-red blooms and dramatic presence. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, large flowers in mid-summer in rich red to burgundy tones with a contrasting yellow throat, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its dark color adds depth and contrast to sunny borders.
Type: Perennial
Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–30 in (to 30–36 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding clumps)
USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: Arching, clump-forming
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in sun)
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; highly adaptable
Water: Moderate; tolerant of drought once established
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant
Features & Landscape Uses
Deep burgundy-red flowers for dramatic color
Large blooms for strong visual impact
Reliable mid-summer flowering
Ideal for borders, massing, and accents
Care
Very low-maintenance. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to maintain appearance. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Divide every few years to maintain vigor and increase plantings.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 24-30"
- Width
- 18-24"
- Hardiness zones
- 3–9
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flower color
- Brown
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Dark Green
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Soil
- Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Arching, Clumping
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- Yes