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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Fall is ideal for dividing and planting perennials, such as hostas, daylilies and ornamental grasses, which benefit from root development during the cooler months.
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Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The yard features an above-ground pool, a pond filled with koi and goldfish, and dozens of colorful plants and flowers, including everything from daylilies and hostas to poppies and different kinds of bamboo.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024
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'Catherine Woodbury' Daylily
Add fragrance and beauty to your garden with a no-fuss, pink-blooming 'Catherine Woodbury' daylily.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Lily species: Many species of lilies, including Easter lilies, tiger lilies and daylilies, are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure if ingested.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
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Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The yard features an above-ground pool, a pond filled with koi and goldfish, and dozens of colorful plants and flowers, including everything from daylilies and hostas to poppies and different kinds of bamboo.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024
Here's What to Plant with Geraniums for Pretty Summer Containers
'Catherine Woodbury' Daylily
Add fragrance and beauty to your garden with a no-fuss, pink-blooming 'Catherine Woodbury' daylily.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Lily species: Many species of lilies, including Easter lilies, tiger lilies and daylilies, are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure if ingested.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2024
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“Daylily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylily. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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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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