herbaceous border

noun

1. a flower bed that primarily contains nonwoody perennials rather than annuals

Example Sentences

We agree with Mrs. Foster that the most perfect herbaceous border is one that has an old wall behind it.

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Luther Burbank's delphiniums formed welcome patches of real true blues in the herbaceous border round the lawn.

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He walked on to the grass and plunged into the herbaceous border which still formed a fragrant autumn hedge to the little lawn.

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He glanced back as they went along between Lady Petchworth's herbaceous border and the poppy beds.

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Two singles were run, and then Kippy placed one nicely into the herbaceous border for four.

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