Fair-maids-of-france (Noun)
Meaning
Rosette-forming perennial having compact panicles of white flowers; Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of flowers, including the delicate fair-maids-of-france that bloomed in the early summer.
- Fair-maids-of-france are a popular choice for cottage gardens due to their compact growth habit and airy white blooms.
- The fair-maids-of-france in the rock garden were a favorite of the bees and butterflies that visited the garden daily.
- In the old castle gardens, fair-maids-of-france grew alongside other historic perennials, such as foxgloves and hollyhocks.
- The fair-maids-of-france that grew in the woodland garden were a bit more delicate than those in the sunnier parts of the garden.