Plant Types Quiz

What is an annual plant?

• A plant that lasts only one season

• A plant that lives for two years

• A plant that lives for more than two years

• A plant that requires full sun

What does "full sun" mean in gardening terms?

• At least 3 hours of direct sunlight daily

• At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily

• At least 9 hours of direct sunlight daily

• No direct sunlight required

Which type of plant is most likely to be used as an annual if not overwintered inside?

• Annual

• Biennial

• Tender perennial

• Perennial

Which of the following plants is NOT typically an annual?

• Most vegetables

• Many flowers

• Beets

• Mullein

What is the main characteristic of an annual plant?

• Lives for two years

• Lives for more than two years

• Lasts only one season

• Requires shade

What is the recommended time of day for "part sun or part shade" plants to receive sunlight?

• Midday

• Morning or early afternoon

• Evening

• Midnight

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "full shade"?

• Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight

• Filtered light the rest of the time

• No sunlight at all

• Some sunlight every day

What is the purpose of a cover crop in a vegetable garden?

• To attract deer

• To suppress weeds and add organic matter

• To increase sunlight exposure

• To reduce water usage

Which of the following is an example of a beneficial insect?

• Aphids

• Ladybugs

• Caterpillars

• Grasshoppers

What is a characteristic of deer-resistant plants?

• They are very tasty

• They are usually thorny

• They are not preferred by deer

• They grow very tall