South Seas Daylily (coral pink)
Hemerocallis
hem-er-oh-KAL-iss
Perennials: Lily
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Dense clumps of grassy foliage, with upright stems of trumpet flowers. Plants do not usually require dividing for several years, but are easily split apart in fall or early spring. Spent flower stems can be trimmed back after flowers are finished. Remove old foliage in late fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Trumpet
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division