Even though daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) technically aren’t lilies, they resemble lilies in the shape of their flowers. Keep in mind, however, that references to “daylily bulbs” are incorrect, since ...

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 ...

In Hampton Roads we love daylilies. And they love us back. “They’re very tough, very dependable and they like the Mid-Atlantic,” says Richard Sterrett. He knows. Sterrett and wife, Rikki, grow and ...

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are prized as a resilient, showy flower ideal for a diverse range of climates and conditions. These tough perennials can withstand heat, drought, any type of soil, and pests ...

Daylilies and irises are commonplace in most Hoosier gardens, but gardeners still have questions about these mainstay perennials. For instance, a lot of gardeners confuse daylilies (Hemerocallis) with ...

Dear Roger: I wondered while I was in your garden recently why you chose to breed daylilies, as opposed to roses or irises. Could you clue me in? — A visitor Dear Visitor: I am always shocked when ...

You’ll see thousands more daylilies blooming along Interstate 664 next year. That’s because Jerry Dickerson of Gloucester is donating up to half of his 500,000-daylily collection to the Virginia ...

There are very few perennial plants better suited to landscape design than daylilies. They come in an astonishing spectrum of colors. They are adaptable to just about any type of soil, and they grow ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Daylilies are among America’s favorite perennial plants for good reasons — they bloom for long periods of time, spring through fall, and they are low maintenance and drought tolerant once established.