Marigolds and petunias are

• A. Perennial Flowers
• B. Bedding Plants
• C. Shade Plants
• D. Trees

Answer: (B)

Understanding how marigolds and petunias are used in garden design helps explain why they are bedding plants. Bedding plants are chosen for creating mass color in garden beds and containers for a single growing season. Marigolds and petunias fit this role well because they are typically grown as annuals in temperate climates, producing abundant blooms throughout the season and easily transplanted into flower beds to create bright borders and displays. They’re valued for quick color, reliability, and easy maintenance in sunny, well-drained locations. They aren’t trees, and they don’t thrive as shade plants, and in most settings they don’t persist as perennials year after year, which is why this pairing is classified as bedding plants.