in flower

idiom

: producing flowers : blooming
The bushes should be in flower soon.
These plants are very fragrant when they are in (full) flower.
sometimes used figuratively
She entered the movement after it was in full flower.

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Most gardeners treat geraniums as annuals in flower beds or containers. 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 See all Example Sentences for in flower 

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“In flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20flower. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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