efflorescing

present participle of effloresce
as in blooming
to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season

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Verb
  • Mums need moisture to stay healthy and continue blooming.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This summer-blooming perennial can be divided in spring or fall, but since spring is so busy with many garden chores, why not do it this fall?
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • The most important time to prune lavender is right after flowering in summer, but timing for this varies because some types of lavender bloom earlier than others.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • If adding new focal point plants and a mix of fall-flowering annuals doesn’t fit your vision for the season, take your fall refresh in another direction and simplify your container schemes.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Some teams look fantastic before melting down within a few weeks (2024 New Orleans Saints) and others can get off to a rough start before blossoming within the first two months (2024 Washington Commanders).
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • After blossoming into a superstar-level talent on the defensive side of the field in Dallas, Parsons will now play out his prime as a member of the Packers.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Efflorescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efflorescing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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