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

The informal gardens — they are often seen in Carl Larsson’s paintings of family life — grow daylilies, globe thistles, larkspurs, coneflowers and many other types of blooms, along with trees and shrubbery, and a kitchen garden that all represent specimens that were found in the late 19th century. —Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Consider growing summer-blooming bulbs, corms, and tubers, including agapanthus, begonias, caladiums, calla lilies, canna lilies, dahlias, daylilies, gladiolus, iris, lilies and watsonias. —Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025

This group includes Asiatic, Oriental, and trumpet lilies, but not daylilies. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025

Hosta, grasses, daylilies, sedums, yarrows and more are right for division in the spring. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 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