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Old 05-04-2003, 04:32 AM
Warren
 
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Default whats Perennials?

leza wrote:
what is Perennials? is it the name of one kind of flower or it is a

type of
flower that has some special feature. If it is a group name then which
flowers are under that group.


Here's the dictionary definition:
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=perennial&r=2

Basically, perennial refers to something lasting many years. Contrast
this to annuals (plants that last only one yearly cycle, and biannual
(plants that generally grow the first year, bloom the second year, and
then die off.)

Perennials usually are the backbone of the home garden because you don't
need to replant them every year. However, overall, they aren't usually
as colorful as annuals. (Yes, there are plenty of exceptions.) You'll
often see annuals being sold as "color spots".

Usually when gardeners speak of perennials, they exclude shrubs, bushes,
trees, and other such plants, and tend to mean just those plants that
die-back, or are usually cut-back significantly. Where exactly one draws
the line here could make for a long debate.

It can also become confusing because in some climates a plant may be a
perennial, while in other climates it may be considered an annual.

In the most basic terms, a perennial is something you don't have to
replant or re-sow next year.

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