Hemerocallis 'Simmons Overture' is a dramatic reblooming daylily featuring large ruffled blooms in soft peach to salmon tones with a gold throat. This cultivar is known for its extended bloom time and strong performance in full sun, making it an excellent choice for vibrant perennial borders. Its arching green foliage adds texture even when not in bloom and the flowers are fragrant.
Height & Spread: 24 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early summer with repeat blooming into fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Prefers well drained soil but tolerates clay and loam
Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during bloom cycles
Deer Resistance: Somewhat resistant; foliage may be browsed but rebounds well
Native Status
Hemerocallis 'Simmons Overture' is a cultivated hybrid bred from Asian daylily species. While not native, it is well adapted to North American gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Blooms provide easy nectar access for butterflies such as Great Spangled Fritillary and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
Bees
- Attracts honeybees and bumblebees with its bright flowers and open form throughout its long blooming season.
Beneficial Insects
- Visited by parasitic wasps and hoverflies that help control aphids and soft bodied pests in surrounding plantings.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Plant 18 - 24 in apart in groups of three or more for visual impact and pollinator support.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for perennial beds, cottage gardens, driveway edges, or in front of taller shrubs for color layering.
Companion Plants
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Spiky violet flowers provide contrast in form and color while drawing pollinators.
- Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star' - Upright pink cones harmonize with peach daylily tones and share similar bloom time.
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' - Golden daisy like blooms complement the warm palette and offer drought tolerance.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' - Aromatic gray green foliage and purple blooms accent the daylily’s rich hues.
- Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta' - Ferny foliage and orange tinted blooms enhance warm color schemes in full sun beds.