Search Tracker Outdoors Hunting Forum Partner Flower Basics Flowers are classified in three categories. These categories are annuals, perenials, and biennials. Annuals grow from seeds and flower the current year and then die. Landscaping With Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest Perenials establish themselves from seed the first year but do not usually flower until the following year. This category of flowers will re-grow and flower for many years to come.
Biennials grow as a small plant during the year they are planted.
In the second year they will bloom and then die. If you'd like to incorporate some of the more fragrant varieties in your garden, here are a few reliable choices. Maybe you stepped into a bunch of blooms, or maybe you can blame a hailstorm or a canine intruder. But regardless of the culprit, you may be able to salvage the stem. If the damage isn't too severe, try creating a splint using a plastic drinking straw.