died back
Plant growth retreated
Died back is the past tense of die back, describing plants that have withered from their tips or outer portions toward the roots or main stem.
Perennials naturally die back in autumn, retreating underground to survive winter: The hostas had died back after the first frost.
Plants may also die back from disease, drought, or damage.
- dyingCeasing to live
- winter killDeath from cold exposure
- declineDecrease or refuse
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- wiltingLosing turgor and drooping
brown leaves · root rot · dormancy · growing season · regeneration · pruning shears · frost · first frost · sprouting · fungal infection · deceased · drought · dry spell · pests · overwatering · regrowth · winterkill · decay
died backflourished
Grew vigorously, succeeded
thrived · sprouted · blossomed · bloomed · leafed out
died backcame back
Went and returned
regrew · revived · regenerated · resprouted · emerged