Gill-over-the-ground (Noun)
Meaning
Trailing European aromatic plant of the mint family having rounded leaves and small purplish flowers often grown in hanging baskets; naturalized in North America; sometimes placed in genus Nepeta.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Gill-over-the-ground is a popular choice for hanging baskets due to its trailing habit and attractive flowers.
- The garden was filled with the sweet fragrance of gill-over-the-ground as it bloomed in the warm summer months.
- Gill-over-the-ground is often used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil, as it can thrive in a variety of conditions.
- In North America, gill-over-the-ground has naturalized and can be found growing wild in many areas.
- The small purplish flowers of the gill-over-the-ground plant are a favorite of bees and other pollinators.