Fooled Me Daylily
Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Fooled Me Daylily highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer

Growing Zones
The Fooled Me Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me') is a vibrant, hardy perennial beloved for its fiery golden-yellow petals edged in deep red, each bloom flaunting a bright green throat. This reblooming Daylily boasts trumpet-shaped flowers that open in waves from early to mid-summer, with an encore later in the season. Its bold color and long-lasting blooms make it a standout in borders, mass plantings, and mixed beds.
The narrow, arching, grass-like foliage adds texture even when the flowers rest, and it stays lush from spring to frost. Forming dense clumps from its fibrous root system, the Fooled Me Daylily produces sturdy, leafless flower scapes above a mounded base of strap-like leaves.
Each plant reaches 1 to 2 feet tall and wide, creating a neat, rounded habit perfect for edging or filling gaps. Fooled Me’s flowers measure up to 5 inches across, and with good care, blooms keep coming for weeks.
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Key Features
- Vivid 5-inch-wide flowers with bright green throats
- Brilliant golden-yellow blooms edged in red
- Reblooming variety with a long flowering season
- Dense, grass-like foliage adds texture all season
- Grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, ideal for borders or mass plantings
Landscaping Uses
This compact perennial is perfect for adding sizzling color to sunny spots without overwhelming smaller garden spaces. Native to Asia but widely hybridized in the United States, Daylilies like Fooled Me are cherished for their easy-care nature and remarkable resilience!
- Sun gardens and hot sunny plantings
- Border and edging plant
- Mass plantings for bold impact
- mixed perennial beds for seasonal color
- Pollinator-friendly gardens
- Containers and patio planters
Care & Maintenance
The Fooled Me Daylily is a herbaceous perennial with excellent drought tolerance once established, thriving in sunny, well-drained locations. This variety is a Stout Silver Medal winner, a high honor among Daylily enthusiasts. It thrives in USDA zones 3 to 9, adapting to a wide range of climates and soil types, making it a favorite from Northern gardens to Southern landscapes.
- Planting Time: Spring or fall is ideal for strong root establishment. (Read how to plant and care for Daylilies here)
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooms, tolerates light afternoon shade in hotter climates
- Soil Requirements: Adapts to most soils but prefers well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates clay and poor soils
- Moisture Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist during active growth, using the Finger Test
- Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Fertilization Needs: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; compost is highly beneficial
- Pruning Info: Remove spent flower stalks to keep plants tidy and encourage rebloom; deadhead individual blooms to prolong flowering
- Division Info: Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring or fall for best vigor
- Special Perks/Growing Needs:
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low-maintenance
- Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant
- Pollution-tolerant
A Foolproof Garden Showstopper
With its vivid colors, repeat blooms, and dependable nature, the Fooled Me Daylily is as close to a no-fail perennial as you can get. Add it to your garden for a low-maintenance splash of fiery summer color that comes back year after year. Order your Fooled Me Daylily today from naturehills.com and enjoy its bold beauty season after season!