Biennials

Biennials are plants that complete their life cycle over two growing seasons. During the first season, they focus on growing roots, stems, and leaves, typically forming a rosette close to the ground. In the second season, they produce flowers, set seeds, and then die. This two-year cycle distinguishes them from annuals, which complete their life cycle in one season, and perennials, which live for multiple years.

Biennials are valued for their ability to bring structured growth and vibrant blooms to gardens in their second year. Popular examples include foxgloves, hollyhocks, sweet William, and parsley, each offering unique appeal and diversity to landscapes.