Biennial plants complete their life cycle in two growing seasons. The first season is focused on growing roots and leaves. Rosette foliage (leaves that surround the stem close to the ground) often carry biennials through the winter. In the second year, biennials grow flowers, which then turn to seed. The plant dies and the seeds will begin the cycle again in the next growing season.

Forget-me-nots, foxgloves, pansies, and violas are examples of biennials.

When you go to your local nursery, be aware that some perennials are often treated as biennials because after their second year they may look worn out and shabby, but will continue to grow.

An example of this kind of biennial is the wallflower.

The unique shape of a circle hoe lets you safely work between flowers that are planted close together. The sides of the circle hoe are dull to prevent contact damage with plants.


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