One of the basic decisions to make in the planning of a garden is knowledge of the distinction between Annual Vs Perennial plants. This difference which is basically Perennial Vs Annual is what determines the life cycle of a plant and what place it has in your landscape. Being aware of the difference enables you to create a garden that is ever-changing in terms of color and interest, which has short-term impact and long-term structure.
What is an Annual Plant?
An Annual does not take more than one growing season to complete an entire life cycle; seed, to flower, to seed. It then dies with the frost.
- Pros: It is non-stop and will be a vibrant color throughout the season. Ideal to fill the gaps, containers and update the appearance of the garden every year.
- Cons: It has to be planted every spring. To help them to grow fast and keep on blooming, they frequently require more watering and fertilizing.
- Examples: Petunias, marigolds, zinnias and the majority of vegetable garden plants.
What is a Perennial Plant?
A Perennial has a life span of three or above years. It generally sheds off during winter back to the ground only to grow again in spring out of its root system.
- Pros: Have long term value and permanent structure of the garden. They can also be maintained in a lesser way compared to annuals, once they have been established.
- Cons: Typically is shorter, specific in its bloom time (e.g. 2-6 weeks). They need early forbearance to be made.
- Examples: Peonies, hostas, daylilies, lavender and the majority of the ornamental grasses.
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