flo·rif·er·ous
flȯ-ˈri-f(ə-)rəs 
: bearing flowers
especially
: blooming freely
floriferousness
noun
flo·rif·er·ous·ness
plural -es
: the quality or state of being floriferous
especially
: a tendency or capacity to bear unusual quantities of flowers
a new rose of outstanding floriferousness
Examples of floriferous in a Sentence
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
This trio combines floriferous 'Superbells Dreamsicle' calibrachoa, the fragrant 'Snow Princess' sweet alyssum, and cool-weather 'Sunsatia Lemon' nemesia.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
These floriferous plants endure summer’s heat and drought conditions.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Hang a trio of baskets with petunias in various colors at different heights to create a floriferous chandelier above a porch table.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
The cross produced Rosa ‘KORbin’, a very healthy floriferous floribunda that bloomed in large clusters of medium-size lightly double, white flowers.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Shimmering olive trees underplanted with fragrant floriferous white Atlas rose bushes encircle an expansive pool.
—Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024
Be sure to check out ‘UConn Wedding Bells’, a very floriferous cultivar discovered by UConn Plant Science professor, Dr. Mark Brand.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
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Adjective
Ironically enough, one of the most floriferous plants for growing in the shade is abutilon, especially the hybrids, known as flowering maple on account of its palmate, pointed foliage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
This trio combines floriferous 'Superbells Dreamsicle' calibrachoa, the fragrant 'Snow Princess' sweet alyssum, and cool-weather 'Sunsatia Lemon' nemesia.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
These floriferous plants endure summer’s heat and drought conditions.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Hang a trio of baskets with petunias in various colors at different heights to create a floriferous chandelier above a porch table.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
The cross produced Rosa ‘KORbin’, a very healthy floriferous floribunda that bloomed in large clusters of medium-size lightly double, white flowers.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Shimmering olive trees underplanted with fragrant floriferous white Atlas rose bushes encircle an expansive pool.
—Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024
Be sure to check out ‘UConn Wedding Bells’, a very floriferous cultivar discovered by UConn Plant Science professor, Dr. Mark Brand.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
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“Floriferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floriferous. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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