: a plant grown primarily for its decorative foliage
Examples of foliage plant in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Compact varieties of common foliage plants maintain gorgeous forms without pruning, while mess-free flowering shrubs provide all the beauty of their higher-maintenance counterparts.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025 Feed water lilies and bog plantings monthly. House and foliage plants
76.—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025 Name: Colocasia esculenta Size: 3-8 feet tall, 3-8 feet wide
Zones: 8-11
Hosta
A favorite foliage plant for shady gardens, hosta works well planted at the edges of a rain garden.—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for foliage plant
Share