Annuals and Biennials

Annual plants complete their entire life cycle—from germination to flowering, seed production, and death—within a single growing season (usually one year).
Biennial plants have a two-year life cycle, meaning they grow leaves and roots in the first year, and flower, produce seeds, and die in the second year.

Both annuals and biennials are valuable in different ways, depending on how you want to design and maintain your garden. Annuals are ideal for quick, colorful impact, while biennials offer more long-term structure and blooms after a year of patience.