in flower
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: producing flowers : blooming
The bushes should be in flower soon.
These plants are very fragrant when they are in (full) flower.
—sometimes used figurativelyShe entered the movement after it was in full flower.
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Most gardeners treat geraniums as annuals in flower beds or containers.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
Get rid of standing water in flower pots, saucers, birdbaths and other outdoor containers.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Plant marigolds alongside vegetables as insect and rodent repellents in flower beds or containers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
But there are over 50 species of hydrangea worldwide offering vast variety in flower, form, and sun tolerance.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
Get rid of standing water in flower pots, saucers, birdbaths and other outdoor containers.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Plant marigolds alongside vegetables as insect and rodent repellents in flower beds or containers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
But there are over 50 species of hydrangea worldwide offering vast variety in flower, form, and sun tolerance.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
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“In flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20flower. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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