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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Use fire-resistant options like hydrangeas, daylilies, or sedum, and consider gravel mulch near the home to limit fire spread.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
With gracefully arching foliage, daylilies add texture and movement to garden borders and pathways.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Dogs experience mild stomach upset on ingesting lilies that are particularly toxic to cats—such as true lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species)—though experts are unsure why.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
High-maintenance plants like daylilies and lavender require extra care and may not suit all gardeners.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
With gracefully arching foliage, daylilies add texture and movement to garden borders and pathways.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Dogs experience mild stomach upset on ingesting lilies that are particularly toxic to cats—such as true lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species)—though experts are unsure why.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
High-maintenance plants like daylilies and lavender require extra care and may not suit all gardeners.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
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“Daylily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylily. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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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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