Annual and perennial plants Flashcards
What is the difference between annual and perennial plants? (4)
Annual plants survive through the winter as dormant
Seeds which germinate in the spring. Examples- peas and poppies
Perennial plants don’t die but grow again next year
They survive in a dormant state throughout the winter and grow again in the spring and summer
Are annual plants fast or slow growing?
Fast
Are perennial plants fast or slow growing?
Slow
What do annual plants produce?
Many small, lightweight seeds
What do perennial plants produce?
Few seeds with large food stores
What do annual plants have to do every year?
Germinate
What can perennial plants do every year?
Regrow from existing plants
What are annual plants like?
Small and easily shaded
What are perennial plants like?
They can grow very tall over time
Where do annual plants often grow?
In poor soil
Where do perennial plants grow?
Near fertile soil and lots of water
