Foxgloves are biannual, which means they grow there foliage the first year, bloom the next year, and the die. Although they are often confused for being perennials because after they bloom they drop seeds which often grow the next year.
annual
There are dozens of marigolds, and some are annuals while some are perennials.
There are many varieties of daisies. Some are annuals and others are perennials.
They are perennials. They are very hardy plants!
They were probably annuals. Annuals do not grow back, unless they reseed. If you want flowers that grow back, you need to plant perennials.
Annual
The flower that people recognize as a "carnation" (Dianthus caryophyllus or clove pink) is a herbaceous perennial plant. Within the carnation or dianthus group of flowers there are also annuals, biennials and even low subshrubs with woody basal stems.
annuals
Dahlias are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.
Dahlias are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.
Strawberries are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.
Strawberries are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.