daylily

noun

day·lily | \ ˈdā-ˌli-lē

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Definition of daylily

: 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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Hostas and daylilies are great container gardening plants, but many other perennials work as well. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening," 13 Aug. 2018 Hostas and daylilies are great container gardening plants, but many other perennials work as well. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening," 13 Aug. 2018 Hostas and daylilies are great container gardening plants, but many other perennials work as well. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening," 13 Aug. 2018 Hostas and daylilies are great container gardening plants, but many other perennials work as well. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening," 13 Aug. 2018 Hostas and daylilies are great container gardening plants, but many other perennials work as well. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening," 13 Aug. 2018 Hostas and daylilies are great container gardening plants, but many other perennials work as well. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening," 13 Aug. 2018 Be sure to dispose of these invasive daylilies to prevent introducing them into other gardens and natural spaces. — Melinda Myers, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Replace privet hedge with a mix of plants," 26 Jan. 2018 The original daylilies were orange or yellow, but in my lifetime fabulous whites, pinks, reds and, yes, purples have come into the market. — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, "Passionate about purple? Here are Neil's favorite ways to add it to the landscape | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 20 Apr. 2018

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daylily

noun

English Language Learners Definition of daylily

: a kind of plant that has long thin leaves and usually yellow or orange flowers that bloom for a short time

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