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hemerocallis /ˌhɛm(ə)rə(ʊ)ˈkalɪs /noun (plural same)A plant of a genus that comprises the day lilies.- Genus Hemerocallis, family Liliaceae.
In summer, traditional perennials take over, and peonies, irises and hemerocallis fill the flowery brook....- Perennials such as iris or hemerocallis will show a noted decrease in blooms over the years if they are not divided.
- Geraniums, phloxes, eupatoriums and hemerocallis are split less often - perhaps every three to four years.
Origin Modern Latin, from Greek hēmerokallis 'a lily that flowers for a day', from hēmera 'day' + kallos 'beauty'. |