Ranks as one of the favourite flowers, you say (4)

I believe the answer is:

rows

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'ranks' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for rows that I've seen before include "emotional exchanges" , "Arrangements side by side in lines" , "Scraps" , "Rackets" , "Columns" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app