Hemerocallis 'Sirocco'

Sirocco Daylily

Hemerocallis ‘Sirocco’ is a warm-toned perennial valued for its glowing orange blooms and reliable performance. Arching, strap-like green leaves form a dense clump in spring, followed by abundant, medium to large flowers in mid-summer in rich orange to orange-red tones with a warm yellow throat, with each bloom lasting a day but produced over several weeks. Its vibrant color adds warmth and energy 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


Warm orange to red flowers with yellow throat



Bright color for strong visual interest



Reliable mid-summer blooming



Ideal for borders, massing, and mixed 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, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Orange

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Arching, Clumping

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes