Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate'
Crimson Pirate Daylily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 24–32 inches
- Width
- 15–20 inches
- Flower color
- Bright crimson-red with paler midribs, featuring a blood-red eye and a yellow throat
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer (June–August)
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate to low
- Maintenance
- Low; requires minimal care, with occasional deadheading to promote continuous blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3a–9b
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant
About this plant
Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate' is a daylily known for its vibrant, deep red blooms with a yellow throat. The large, showy blossoms bloom in mid-summer and continue through to early fall, creating a dramatic presence in the garden. This cultivar is a hybrid, originating from a cross between various daylily species, developed for its bold color and extended blooming period.
'Crimson Pirate' maintains its color intensity in a variety of lighting conditions, from full sun to partial shade. The flowers have a distinctive, wide-open form, giving them a fuller, more open look compared to other red daylilies. Its resilience and consistently beautiful blooms make it a favorite for gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color throughout the growing season.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens
Companion plants
Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
