A daylily, day lily or ditch-lily is a flowering plant in the genus Hemerocallis / ˌhɛmɪroʊˈkælɪs /, [2] a member of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, native to Asia. Despite the common name, it is not taxonomically classified in the lily genus. Gardening enthusiasts and horticulturists have long bred Hemerocallis species for their attractive flowers; a select few ...

The daylily is a reliable and popular perennial that produces scores of colorful flowers in summer.

Phonetic Spelling hem-eh-roh-KAL-iss Description Daylilies are clump-forming, erect, herbaceous perennials in the daylily family (Asphodelaceae). Growing 1 to 1.5 feet in height and width, they are native to Asia and central Europe and are not, in fact, lilies. The genus name is derived from the Greek words hemera, meaning day, and kallos, meaning beauty, referring to the fact that each flower ...

Grow Hemerocallis (Daylily) for its stunning and colorful flowers, long blooming season, adaptability, low maintenance, and attract pollinators

The American Daylily Society advances education, cultivation, and innovation in hemerocallis. Learn all about daylilies with care tips, growing guides, and cultivar info.

Daylily colors occur in nearly every hue except for true white and blue, with long flower stems that can reach up to 5-feet tall. The individual flowers of daylilies bloom for just a single day—hence the common name—but the leafless stems, known as scapes, produce multiple blooms on each stem over several weeks.