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day lily: see lily lily, common name for the Liliaceae, a plant family numbering several thousand species of as many as 300 genera, widely distributed over the earth and particularly abundant in warm temperate and tropical regions. ..... Click the link for more information. . daylilyor day lilyAny plant of the genus Hemerocallis, in the lily family, consisting of about 15 species of perennial herbaceous plants distributed from central Europe to eastern Asia. Members have long-stalked clusters of funnel- or bell-shaped flowers that range in colour from yellow to red and are each short-lived (hence “day” lily). Daylilies have fleshy roots and narrow, sword-shaped leaves that are grouped at the base of the plant. The fruit is a capsule. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals or for their edible flowers and buds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And consider planting dahlias, gladioli and bare-root perennials such as hostas, day lilies, heuchera and many more while they are dormant. Grace Academy of Dallas has negotiated excellent wholesale prices direct from the growers and will extend competitive pricing for an array of top-quality large sized, bare-root Caladium bulbs, a selection of field-grown Perennials such as rich colored Day Lilies, and long lasting summer Hostas. This is fine for my roses and my day lilies, but I'm wondering what kind of low-growing, flowering plants other than annuals I could plant there. |
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