Annually Recurring Perennial Plants

1. Jerusalem Artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes, have become a more popular vegetable in recent years. 

Jerusalem Artichokes

The plant reaches a height of 6 to 10 feet and is topped by attractive yellow blossoms. 

2. Garlic

Many consider garlic to be an annual because gardeners typically harvest their complete crop of bulbs before planting new ones the following year. 

Garlic

However, cultivators who make a habit of leaving a portion of their garlic bulbs in the ground are rewarded with perennial garlic. 

3. Radicchio

Radicchio is a variety of chicory with red and white leaves that form a head similar to cabbage.

Radicchio

The leaves of radicchio have a robust and slightly bitter flavor use them in salads and minced in pasta dishes and stews.

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