Although not a true lily, the day lily is a member of the lily family. Its botanical name, Hemerocallis, is derived from two Greek words meaning "day" and "beauty" and refers to the fact that day lily ...

Clusters of flowers resembling lilies appear at the ends of generally leafless, wandlike stems that rise well above the foliage. Each daylily flower stays open for only one day, hence the name daylily ...

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Few plants give us as much pleasure while asking so little as do daylilies (Hemerocallis). They are about as close as it gets to having a low- or no-maintenance plant with lovely flowers. Plus, they ...

Breeders have developed the daylily into an incredibly diverse plant. With careful cultivar selection, you can have daylilies in bloom from late spring to early fall. The height of various cultivars ...

If I were to ever write a book about the lazy person’s way to garden, I would devote a section to daylilies. I’ve grown them for decades; they’ve had the longest reign of any living thing in my little ...

Lilies are beautiful, fragrant blooms for your flower garden. Some lilies are prized as indoor plants. Learn about the ...

Snuggled among wineries in the Shenandoah Valley, Amador Flower Farm has become a bright slice of gardening heaven. Located about an hour from Sacramento, the farm soon will celebrate a milestone: its ...

Every part of the daylily flower is edible, and you can deep fry them into a fritter recipe. They taste like a cross between asparagus and green peas. Aube Giroux is a food writer and filmmaker who ...

Looking for an eye-catching flower to plant in your yard? Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are one fast-growing option that can beautify any lawn or garden. With its tuberous roots that bind easily to soil, ...

Breeders have developed the daylily into an incredibly diverse plant. With careful cultivar selection, you can have daylilies in bloom from late spring to early fall. The height of various cultivars ...