Hemerocallis 'South Seas'

South Seas Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘South Seas’ is a showy perennial valued for its large, ruffled blooms and tropical color tones. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, large flowers in mid-summer in warm coral, peach, and pink tones with a bright yellow throat and lightly ruffled edges, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its vibrant coloration brings a bold, sunny look to garden beds.

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


Coral-peach flowers with yellow throat



Large, lightly ruffled blooms



Bold color for strong visual impact



Ideal for borders, massing, and focal plantings




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

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes