Course Description:

Students will become familiarwith herbaceous plant species used in exterior and interior plantings. They will understand the many factors involved in successful plant selection and use. Students will be introduced to the taxonomic, horticultural, ornamental, and landscape aspects of annuals and foliage plants during lectures, discussions, and laboratories. The student will learn to identify many of the annuals and foliage plants utilized in the midwest by a combination of experiential activities (walks to the arboretum), discussions, on-line resources, and other sources. Students will learn the proper selection of materials, plant assests and liabilities, alternative plants for various situations, and cultural aspects.

Course objectives:

The conscientious student will be able to master the skills necessary to identify an unknown plant.

To understand the major horticultural attributes of each plant studied (i.e. its strengths, weaknesses, cultural requirements, etc.)

To learn the proper usage of specific plants, or conversely, to know which plants are appropriate for a specific landscape situation.

To recognize and identify common exterior and interior landscape plants by common and scientific names.

Class Periods:

Monday and Friday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Wednesday 11:00 AM -12:50 PM

Location:

Plant Sciences Lab, room 1103, 1201 S. Dorner Dr. Urbana, IL 61801

Instructor:

Jim Schmidt

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A course from the Department of Crop Sciences