cultivar
noun
cul·ti·var
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 
-ˌver
: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation
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Depending on the cultivar, Frikart daisy (Aster frikartii) blooms in lavender to purple and its flowers completely cover its foliage at precisely this moment of the year.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The report notes homeowners are gardening more intentionally—collecting rare cultivars, new foliage colors, and variegations with sustainability in mind for lasting beauty.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Some grass cultivars are better suited to harsh growing conditions than others.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Better to focus on species naturally adapted to your soil pH and looking for varieties/cultivars selected for improved fall color.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The report notes homeowners are gardening more intentionally—collecting rare cultivars, new foliage colors, and variegations with sustainability in mind for lasting beauty.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Some grass cultivars are better suited to harsh growing conditions than others.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Better to focus on species naturally adapted to your soil pH and looking for varieties/cultivars selected for improved fall color.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivar
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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