HORT 255 Herbaceous Ornamental Plants
The identification and culture of herbaceous plant materials including perennials, annuals, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, and bulbs commonly grown in Oregon. Develops plant identification skills using recognition of visual details of form, texture, size, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
Offered
Offered alternate years, Spring only
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify herbaceous perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, and flowering bulbs commonly grown in Oregon. Identify basic structures of herbaceous ornamental plants. Describe cultural requirements, including soil, water, light, and temperature for herbaceous plants grown in Oregon. Select herbaceous ornamental plants for sustainable and functional landscapes.