Fleshy Roots Plants that have fleshy roots store nutrient reserves in the fleshy roots. Both peonies and daylilies can be propagated by dividing. The root clumps of peonies should be divided in the fall leaving at least three crown buds with each clump. The daylily can be divided in the fall or spring into plantlets with a single fan of leaves. The daylily has a fleshy root system with some varieties having what might be considered a rhizome type root system.
Daylilies are hardy herbaceous plants with a perennial growth habit.
They have clumps of rich green, smooth foliage that dies back during the winter.