Perennial (Noun)
Meaning
(botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener carefully pruned the perennial flowers to prepare them for winter.
- Hostas are a popular perennial plant in shade gardening due to their attractive foliage.
- Black-eyed Susans are a type of perennial daisy that grows wild in many prairies.
- By choosing perennials for the garden, the homeowner reduced the need for annual replanting.
- Peonies and roses are examples of perennials that require less maintenance than annuals.