Remontant (adj)
ri-mont-ent
(of a plant) blooming or producing more than one crop per season.
From French ‘remonter’ literally ‘coming up again’.
Example sentences
“The cherry trees are not remontant and that makes their blooms more special.”
“Remontant lillies and irises are perfect for keeping the garden in late bloom.”
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