what is an annual flower

An annual flower is a plant that completes its life cycle, from germination to the production of seeds, within one growing season, and then dies. Annuals grow for one long season, often into the fall, then die with the onset of freezing weather. Some examples of true annuals include corn, wheat, rice, lettuce, peas, watermelon, beans, zinnia, and marigold. Annuals are perfect for temporarily filling in bare spots in established gardens or refreshing containers through the season. They are also great for adding a splash of color to a vegetable garden, filling in gaps when early-season crops are harvested, and attracting pollinators to increase production of edible crops. Annuals provide nearly instant gratification, maturing faster than perennials or biennials, and often bloom from planting time until frost, and in some cases beyond.