Annuals and Perennials

Dated: October 3 2023

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Annuals and perennials are two different types of plants based on their life cycle and lifespan.

Annuals:

  1. Life Cycle: Annual plants complete their life cycle within a single year. They germinate, grow, flower, produce seeds, and then die all within one growing season.
  2. Lifespan: Since annuals complete their life cycle within a year, they generally live for a few months.
  3. Growth Habit: Annuals tend to grow quickly and bloom abundantly during their short lifespan.
  4. Reproduction: Annuals reproduce by producing seeds, which are dispersed to grow new plants in the following growing season.
  5. Examples: Common annuals include marigolds, petunias, zinnias, and sunflowers.

Perennials:

  1. Life Cycle: Perennial plants have a longer life cycle compared to annuals. They can live for several years, with some perennials living for many decades.
  2. Lifespan: Perennials have the ability to grow, bloom, and produce seeds over multiple growing seasons.
  3. Growth Habit: Perennials often have slower growth rates and may take a few years to reach their full size and maturity.
  4. Reproduction: Perennials can reproduce by producing seeds, but they also have other methods of propagation such as underground rhizomes, bulbs, or runners.
  5. Examples: Some examples of perennials include roses, daylilies, daisies, and hostas.

It's worth noting that there are also biennial plants, which have a two-year life cycle. They typically grow foliage during their first year, then flower, set seeds, and die during their second year. Some common biennials include foxgloves, parsley, and hollyhocks.

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