Annuals, Biennials And Perennials

key notes:

Plant Life Cycles:

• Plants have different life cycles, meaning the time it takes for them to grow, produce seeds, and die varies.

Annuals:

• Definition: Annual plants complete their life cycle in one year.
• Examples: Marigolds, petunias, and sunflowers.
• Characteristics: They grow from seeds, bloom, produce seeds, and then die within a single growing season.

Biennials:

• Definition: Biennial plants take two years to complete their life cycle.
• First Year: In the first year, they grow leaves, stems, and roots.
• Second Year: In the second year, they produce flowers, seeds, and then die.
• Examples: Carrots, beets, and hollyhocks.

Perennials:

• Definition: Perennial plants live for more than two years.
• Characteristics: They grow and bloom each year after their first growing season.
• Examples: Roses, lavender, and hostas.
• Regrowth: These plants can lose their leaves in winter but regrow in the spring.

Importance of Knowing Plant Types:

• Understanding whether a plant is an annual, biennial, or perennial helps in planning gardens and knowing how to care for them.

Gardening Tips:

• Annuals: Ideal for adding color to gardens quickly but need replanting each year.
• Biennials: Require patience as they take two years to bloom.
• Perennials: Great for long-term garden planning as they return year after year.

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