| Common Name: |
South Seas Daylily |
| Scientific Name: |
Hemerocallis hybrid 'South Seas' |
| Category: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Form: |
Mounded |
| Bloom Color: |
Tangerine coral with red coral band above yellow green throat |
| Bloom Size: |
5 1/2 in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
Each flower has six spreading, recurved or sometimes nearly erect perianth segments, six stamens and a long slender style ending in a small stigma |
| Bloom Season: |
Spring to summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Clump of arching, linear, blade-like, shiny dark green leaves. Foliage is evergreen to semi-evergreen in warm winter climates |
| Height of Plant: |
1 1/2-2 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1 1/2-2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3-9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Daylilies perform well in a wide range of soils, but prefer deep, fertile loams |
| Native Range: |
Asia and Central Europe |
| Hybridizer: |
Moldovan |
| Year of Origin: |
1993 |
| Heritage: |
Chicago Apache' x 'Ming Porcelain' |
| Propagation: |
Division |
| Child Plant(s): |
44 child plants |
| Awards: |
Honorable Mention: 1998 |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Location: |
Shade Garden |