What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plants in pretty urn, lilacs, at regular intervals (8)" mean?

The definition is "Plants". The wordplay uses alternating, charade. PET (alternate letters of "pretty") + UNIAS (alternate letters of "urn, lilacs,") [alternating: "regular"]; definition: "Plants" The answer is PETUNIAS.

Plants in pretty urn, lilacs, at regular intervals (8)

Times Cryptic #29141 | 23 Across | 2025-01-31 flower

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