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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There are also cultivars in shades of white, pink, and purple available.
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Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
While many varieties lean toward lavender or purple, cultivars like ‘Blue Horizon’ or ‘Blue Danube’ provide a rare, clear azure-blue pigment.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
This native cultivar of common yarrow fits the bill.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Red cultivars, such as 'Empress of India' (shown here), 'Indian Chief', and 'Baby Red', are particularly attractive to hummingbirds.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
While many varieties lean toward lavender or purple, cultivars like ‘Blue Horizon’ or ‘Blue Danube’ provide a rare, clear azure-blue pigment.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
This native cultivar of common yarrow fits the bill.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Red cultivars, such as 'Empress of India' (shown here), 'Indian Chief', and 'Baby Red', are particularly attractive to hummingbirds.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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“Cultivar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivar. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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