Understand Shallow Root Characteristics Of Perennials: Optimizing Plant Selection And Care
Perennial plants possess shallow roots, providing efficient nutrient absorption from the topsoil. Fibrous roots, abundant and delicate, aid in nutrient uptake but lack anchoring strength. Surface roots, exposed and vulnerable to damage, limit drought tolerance. Adventitious roots, formed above the ground, compensate for damaged primary roots. Drought-intolerant perennials rely on sufficient watering due to their…