underplant
verb
un·der·plant
ˌən-dər-ˈplant 
underplanted; underplanting; underplants
: to fill around, under, or among with lower-growing plants
underplant a tree with pansies
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Our gardens reflect our patriotic colors and spirit when our beautiful red, white and striped roses are underplanted with blue companion plants.
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Rita Perwich, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 June 2017
Rita Perwich, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 June 2017
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“Underplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underplant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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