LN 1 Flashcards
Annuals life time is…
1 year life time
Perennials life time is
Indefinite life cycle
Annuals bloom
Longer during season
Perennials bloom
About 1 month
You’ll need to plant annuals…
Every year
You’ll need to plant Perennials…
Once till plant dies. Indefinite
What are some perks to using both Perennials and Annuals?
- Bigger variety
- more likely to still have good looking garden even with pests
- different blooming cycles (different times throughout the year.)
Define Deadheading
Cutting off the flowers so the plant reblooms
What is that pest called that eats petunias?
Bud worm
What is a flower bed?
A bed of flowers that can be looked at from all (multiple) angles
What is a flower border?
A flower bed set up against a wall or fence so that it borders something and can only be seen from one side
What is it called when a plant falls over then grows sideways (upwards) to get to the sun?
Geotropism