Title: Identify cut flowers, foliage, and faux florals used to create designs.
Course: Floral Design I (18056-I) > Section: Establishing Floral Design Foundations

Identification should include

- common names of commercial cut flowers, foliage, and faux florals (e.g., fresh, silk, wooden, paper, dried, permanent, and/or trending)
- mass, line, filler, and interest forms for cut flowers and foliage
- flowers and plants used in floral design to symbolize specific meanings
- seasonal availability of local and commercial cut flowers and foliage
- wholesale packaging units for cut flowers and foliage
- FFA Floriculture CDE Identification list
- differentiation between standard flowers vs. premium flowers
- trends in the industry
- responsible and ethical foraging (e.g., invasive species, theft, endangered species)
- allergies or sensitivities to flowers, plants, and supplies
- toxicities to humans and animals
- longevity considerations (e.g., weather, timing, season, placement, intended use for design [such as for an event]).

Teacher Resource:

Easy Tips for Using Faux/Artificial Florals (video), Miriam Manzo Interiors

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where are cut flowers and foliage grown?
- What cut materials are available year-round?
- What cut materials are available on a seasonal basis?
- Where are cut flowers and foliage purchased?
- What local growers provide cut flowers?
- What are the effects of foraging on the environment?
- What are the effects of irresponsible foraging?
- What considerations must a floral designer consider when creating a design?