in flower

phrase

: 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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Bugleweed Bugleweed is a particularly rapid grower that’s quick to fill in empty soil space in flower beds, and keep weeds in check. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026 Moving plants indoors during cold snaps can keep mums in flower longer. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026 Get rid of leaves and other debris as well as decaying plants in flower beds that can serve as breeding grounds. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 So look for a rise in flower-arranging events and workshops that cover repotting, composting, pruning, and building bird feeders. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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