High Country Gardens
Crimson Pirate Daylily
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscape color.
Introduce vibrant color to your garden with the Crimson Pirate Daylily. This perennial variety boasts striking, star-like crimson flowers with a yellow-gold center, blooming reliably from June through August. It's celebrated for its ease of care, low maintenance needs, and a delightful fragrance that attracts pollinators. Perfect for mass plantings, borders, or erosion control, this daylily thrives in full to partial sun and well-drained soil, offering dependable beauty and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your landscape.
$12.99
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Who it's for
- Flower lovers wanting a long-lasting, multi-season color display
- Gardeners seeking a high-impact focal point for sunny borders
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, resilient landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Designers prioritizing year-round pristine foliage aesthetics
- Gardeners with limited time for daily maintenance tasks
- People physically unable to perform heavy garden labor
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant blooms act as a magnet for local butterflies and hummingbirds.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention from the gardener.
Climate Versatility
Broad hardiness range ensures success across most North American growing zones.
Drought Tolerance
Resilient root system handles dry spells better than most ornamental perennials.
Visual Impact
Striking crimson petals provide high-contrast color for borders and mass plantings.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters rabbits, though deer protection may still be required.
Key Specs
Height reaches 26-30 inches
Spread reaches 15-18 inches
Flower size is 4 inches
Blooms from June through August
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Well-drained
Features
- Bold, pure red flowers
- Fragrant blooms
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Reblooming capability
- Drought tolerant
- Rabbit resistant
- Pollinator friendly
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Crimson Pirate Daylily for its exceptional quality and stunning visual impact. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon arrival and its reliable establishment in the garden, often exceeding expectations for first year blooms. The deep, true crimson color is a major draw, delivering a dramatic focal point that holds up well in various climates. This daylily is celebrated as a high performing, reliable investment that truly enhances garden aesthetics.
Know before you buy
This daylily thrives in full sun to partial sun. For the most vibrant color and consistent reblooming, aim for at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, it is highly resilient. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal intervention, making it an excellent choice for those looking for reliable color with little effort.
It is rabbit-resistant, which helps protect your garden from common pests. However, it is not deer-resistant, so you may need to take precautions if deer frequent your landscape.
These daylilies are adaptable to various soil types, including sandy and clay soils, provided the area is well-drained. Ensure the soil does not stay waterlogged to keep the roots healthy.
For a dense, full look, space the plants at a rate of one root per square foot. This allows enough room for the 15-18 inch spread while creating a cohesive border or mass planting.
Yes, this variety is known for its reblooming capability. You can expect consistent, fragrant flowers from June through August.
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