daylily

noun day·lily \ ˈdā-ˌli-lē \

Updated on: 21 May 2018

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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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
Hostas and daylilies are great container gardening plants, but many other perennials work as well.

— the editors of organic life, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need To Know About Container Gardening," 1 June 2017
Get into the spring spirit at this wonderful outdoor event amid 14 acres of daylilies and demonstration gardens in the heart of Amador wine country.

— debbie arrington, sacbee, "Flower farm hosts wine country Spring Fling | The Sacramento Bee," 23 Mar. 2018
Divide hostas and daylilies if spreading is desired.

— idahostatesman, "A gardening to do list for March and April | Idaho Statesman," 21 Mar. 2018
So my father-in-law has promised me some of his daylilies, and a dear neighbor is teaching me how to propagate hydrangeas.

— valerie fraser luesse, Southern Living, "Once I Was a Clueless Gardener," 17 Oct. 2016
So my father-in-law has promised me some of his daylilies, and a dear neighbor is teaching me how to propagate hydrangeas.

— valerie fraser luesse, Southern Living, "Once I Was a Clueless Gardener," 17 Oct. 2016
Perennials that are dormant over the winter, such as daylilies, ajuga, daisy, rudbeckia, coreopsis, yarrow and others, can be divided and transplanted now through February.

— NOLA.com, "This week's gardening tips: how to control caterpillars, scale, whitefly," 28 Oct. 2017
Given those considerations, go ahead and cut back lilies, daylilies, garden phlox, iris, geranium, monarda, daisies, coreopsis and any other plants that look bad.

— jo ellen meyers sharp, Indianapolis Star, "Hoosier Gardener: Cut back perennials? It's up to you," 20 Oct. 2017

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: 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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