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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are those who eschew the daylily (Hemerocallis species) for the flower garden. After all, their blossoms last exactly as long as their name implies, both in English and in Greek (hemera means ...

Mid-July typically is when flower gardens hit their stride. Perennials are in bud or blossom, and annuals continue to thrive. It’s a kaleidoscope of color to be sure, assuming fungal disease and ...

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 ...

Getting the timing right is key because pruning daylilies at the wrong time can make plants flower less. Cutting back daylilies in the spring is better, as it gives them time to store energy in the ...

Bright yellow daylilies in a garden - Alex Manders/Getty Images Daylilies are a favorite among many gardeners, and for substantial reasons too. Apart from being the perfect pair for most spring bulbs, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. burgundy daylilies in home garden with Plant Care 101 graphic overlay Even though daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) technically aren’t ...