Hemerocallis 'Irresistible Charm' is a striking reblooming daylily with creamy yellow petals and a wide raspberry eyezone surrounding a green throat. Its large flowers and repeat blooming habit bring vibrant color to the garden from early summer into fall. This cultivar is valued for its resilience, fragrance, and strong performance in a range of soils and climates.
Height & Spread: 20 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early summer with rebloom into fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Well drained soil, tolerant of clay and sandy types
Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from watering during extended dry periods
Deer Resistance: Occasionally browsed but typically avoided due to bitter foliage
Native Status
This cultivar was bred from hybrid Hemerocallis species of Asian origin and is not native to North America, though it performs well in a wide range of North American garden conditions.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- The large open flowers attract butterflies including Painted Lady and Silver Spotted Skipper particularly during peak bloom times.
Bees
- Attractive to honeybees and long tongued native bees such as Bombus and Anthophora species throughout the bloom cycle.
Beneficial Insects
- Flowers and surrounding vegetation support hoverflies, tachinid flies, and other predatory insects that help control pests naturally.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space plants 18 - 24 in apart to allow mature clumps to form without overcrowding.
Landscape Placement:
- Excellent in mixed perennial borders, foundation plantings, and cottage gardens. Ideal for massing in sunny areas for a bold floral display.
Companion Plants
- Achillea millefolium 'Saucy Seduction' - Bold raspberry pink blooms and fine textured foliage enhance the deep eyezone of 'Irresistible Charm'.
- Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' - Elegant white petals with gold centers offer contrast while sharing pollinator appeal.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' - Spiky blue flower wands provide structure and season long color that complements daylily form.
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' - Bright yellow daisies mirror the base tone of 'Irresistible Charm' for a cohesive look.
- Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal' - Aromatic gray foliage and purple blooms bring form and fragrance to sunny beds.