Plantain Lily (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of flowers, but the plantain lily was the most striking with its vibrant purple blooms.
- She carefully dug up the plantain lily from her old garden and replanted it in her new yard.
- The plantain lily's broad leaves and delicate white flowers made it a popular choice for landscaping.
- In the shade of the large oak tree, a cluster of plantain lilies had grown, their blue flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- The gardener recommended using plantain lily as a ground cover to fill in the gaps between the stepping stones.