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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 a favorite among many gardeners, and for substantial reasons too. Apart from being the perfect pair for most spring bulbs, daylilies also belong to that invaluable class of garden plants ...