What is an annual plant?
Q: What is an annual plant?
A: An annual plant is a type of plant that germinates, flowers and dies in one year.
Q: Are there any exceptions to this rule?
A: Yes, some seedless plants can be considered annuals even though they do not flower. Additionally, some perennials and biennials can be grown as annuals for convenience if they are not cold hardy for the local climate.
Q: What types of food plants are typically grown as annuals?
A: Many food plants are grown as annuals, including most domesticated grains. Examples include carrot, celery, parsley, tomato, sweet potato and bell pepper.
Q: What purpose do ornamental annuals serve in gardens?
A: Ornamental annuals are often called bedding plants and they provide splashes of color since they tend to have a longer season of bloom than hardy herbaceous perennials.
Q: Can you give examples of true annual plants?
A: Examples of true annuals include corn, lettuce, pea, cauliflower, watermelon bean zinnia and marigold.
