Photo of Hemerocallis 'South Seas' flower by Avant Gardens

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Hemerocallis 'South Seas'

Also Known As

  • South Seas Daylily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hemerocallis 'South Seas' plant details

Hemerocallis 'South Seas' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, lean and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hemerocallis 'South Seas'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, evening garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hemerocallis 'South Seas'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Noc Ext Tangerine coral with red coral band.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Fragrant 5" coral tangerine blossoms on 30" scapes with healthy looking foliage all season. Very high bud count, blooming in midsummer with an occasional flush in the fall.

Gardening facts about Hemerocallis 'South Seas' plant

How to Grow Hemerocallis 'South Seas'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • apricot
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 18"-30"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 25"-28"

Width: 29"-35"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 10"-14"

Width: 10"-14"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3b-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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