Book 29, Question 16 · Video
What is the difference between annuals, perennials, and biennials?
Annuals live for one growing season and then die, so you plant them again each spring, like marigolds and beans. Perennials live for several years and come back every spring from their roots, like peonies and rhubarb. Biennials take two years: they grow leaves in the first year and flower in the second year, like parsley and foxglove. Foxglove is poisonous, so do not eat any part of it.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What is the difference between annuals, perennials, and biennials?
The Big Idea
Some plants live one year, and some come back! Gardeners have names for each kind. Let's sort them out.
Annuals
Step one: Annuals. Annuals live for one growing season and then die. You plant them again each spring, like marigolds and beans.
Perennials
Step two: Perennials. Perennials live for several years and come back every spring from their roots. Peonies and rhubarb are perennials.
Biennials
Step three: Biennials. Biennials take two years, growing leaves in the first year and flowers in the second, like parsley and foxglove. Foxglove is poisonous, so never eat any part of it.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! One year. Two years. Many years. Can change it.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Some plants that are perennials in warm places are grown as annuals in cold ones. Marigolds are annuals. Peonies come back. Foxglove is poisonous.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Find ten plants in a seed catalog. Read about each one. Sort them into annuals, perennials, and biennials. Which group has the most? Which would you plant?
Outro
Annuals live one season and are planted again each spring, perennials come back for many years from their roots, and biennials grow leaves one year and flowers the next. Remember, foxglove is poisonous, so never eat it. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!