half-hardy

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English

Etymology

From half- +‎ hardy.

Adjective

half-hardy (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Of a plant: requiring protection against frost.

Noun

half-hardy (plural half-hardies)

  1. (botany) A plant that requires protection against frost.