Title: Identify landscape plants.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Investigating the Landscaping Industry

Identification could include

- listing species by landscape-use category (e.g., shade trees, large conifers, ornamental trees, large and small shrubs, groundcovers, vines, ornamental grasses, herbaceous perennials, annuals, bulbs)
- identifying the benefits of native plants
- identifying plants from live samples, photos, and slides
- visiting nurseries and arboreta.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Under what conditions might groundcovers be a good choice?
- What are the disadvantages of using vines in a landscape?
- What characteristics must be considered when choosing plant species and cultivars for a landscape?
- How does location affect the types of plants selected?
- What are the characteristics of an invasive species?
- How are native species beneficial to the ecosystem?

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Native Plant Finder, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Native Plant Search Tools, Virginia Native Plant Society