Seasonal Plants and Life Cycles

annual, biennial, and perennial

a period of time in the year when plants can grow

by the length of the growing season in terms of temperature or frost-free days

<p>Annuals complete their life cycle in one growing season, while perennials can come back year after year without dying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Annuals offer instant gratification with bright colors, while perennials provide a habitat for pollinators and local wildlife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Half-hardy annuals tolerate cold and damp weather as well as moderate frost, and they can be planted weeks before the frost-free date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tender annuals are plants that cannot tolerate cool soil and air and will be killed by frost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tender perennials are plants that can come back every year if planted in warmer zones, but cannot tolerate frost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hardy annuals can tolerate cold soil, air, and light frosts without any damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evergreen woody perennial plants support their leaves all year-round, while deciduous woody perennial plants shed their leaves in the dormant season.</p> Signup and view all the answers