daylily

noun

day·​lily ˈdā-ˌli-lē 

: any of various Eurasian perennial herbs (genus Hemerocallis) of the lily family that have short-lived flowers resembling lilies and are widespread in cultivation and as escapes

Examples of daylily in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fall is a great time to plant daylilies because plants have a long time to establish roots before blooming, often resulting in improved flowering the first season. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025

Along with bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes, corms constitute the quartet of underground storage structures that send up their silky blooms once a year — or more, in the case of remontant (repeat-blooming) irises and daylilies. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025

Take home daylilies to grow and enjoy. —Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025

Naturally robust, dividing daylilies takes a bit of elbow grease. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

daylily

noun

day·​lily ˈdā-ˌlil-ē 

: any of various plants related to the lilies that have short-lived flowers and are widespread in cultivation and in the wild after escaping from cultivation