Daylily is a broad term covering species, varieties or hybrids of the genus Hemerocallis. The name daylily comes from its characteristic feature: each flower has an unusually short lifespan; one day (although today there are hybrids that can last several days). Daylilies are very diverse in their shapes and colors, which is the result of … Read more
Agapanthus have long been cultivated (especially in warmer parts of the world) and today there are a multitude of species and varieties. In nature, it grows in moisture-retentive soil – typically in ditches or in meadows, pastures and the like. The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek Agape, which is the word for love and … Read more
Lilies (Lilium) are a genus of bulbous plants consisting of approximately 75 species in total. All of these species belong to the Lily family and are also known as true lilies. There are a number of other plants whose names contain the word lily even though they are not members of the Lily family; these … Read more