Virginian Stock (Noun)
Meaning
Erect branching herb cultivated for its loose racemes of fragrant white or pink or red or lilac flowers; native to sands and sea cliffs of southwestern Greece and southern Albania.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The local nursery featured virginian stock in their selection of fragrant herbs often used in floral arrangements.
- This erect branching herb is often confused with the loose-leafed Dianthus, but virginian stock is more adaptable to dry conditions.
- Virginian stock, native to the Mediterranean coastal regions, blooms racemes of white pink lilac or red flowers in its preferred well-drained soils.
- Garden designers often include virginian stock due to its versatility as both a cut flower or ornamental landscape element.
- Landscapers on southwestern Greek islands and Albanian coast use virginian stock in their design, highlighting the natural beauty that can thrive on sand dominated cliffs.