Perennial & Biennial Forbs

Perennial forbs are herbaceous (non-woody) flowering plants that live for multiple years, regrowing from their roots each season. They play a vital role in native ecosystems, providing long-term food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife.

Biennial forbs complete their life cycle over two years—forming leaves in the first year and flowering, setting seed, and dying in the second. These plants help fill gaps in seasonal bloom cycles and contribute to soil health and biodiversity.

Both perennial and biennial forbs are essential for maintaining resilient, native plant communities in prairies, meadows, and gardens.