Perennials vs. Annuals - Knowledgebase Question

Brookline, NH
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Question by briandem
May 12, 1998
What is the difference between perennials and annuals with respect to how often they bloom, etc?


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Answer from NGA
May 12, 1998
An annual is a plant that completes its lifecycle in one growing season. It grows, blooms, sets seeds, and dies all within one season. A perennial is a plant that lives two or more years. Plants have different blooming times; some bloom only once during the summer, others bloom continually from spring until fall. Perennials can be counted on to come back year after year. Hope this answers your question!

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