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
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Naturally robust, dividing daylilies takes a bit of elbow grease.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Many daylilies are reblooming but the most notable of these is Stella de Oro, a yellow-orange variety that blooms uninterruptedly from spring to fall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Take home daylilies to grow and enjoy.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Some of these flowering plants include bee balms, columbine flowers, daylilies, lupines and petunias.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Many daylilies are reblooming but the most notable of these is Stella de Oro, a yellow-orange variety that blooms uninterruptedly from spring to fall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Take home daylilies to grow and enjoy.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Some of these flowering plants include bee balms, columbine flowers, daylilies, lupines and petunias.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Daylily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylily. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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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
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