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Identify by sight 120 herbaceous plants
- Name the scientific name, common name and family name of 120 herbaceous plants.
- Identify by sight the most commonly used herbaceous plants.
- Name the scientific name, common name and family name of the most commonly used ornamental grasses.
- Identify by sight the most commonly used ornamental grasses.
- Name the scientific, common name and family name of the most commonly used annual flowers.
- Identify by sight the most commonly used annual flowers.
2.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of various herbaceous plants including ornamental grasses.
- Describe the flower type, flower color and bloom time.
- List the mature height and width.
3.
Describe the cultural requirements of herbaceous plants including ornamental grasses and annual flowers.
- Recommend the environmental conditions that are necessary to successfully grow various herbaceous plants.
- Describe the installation procedures for various herbaceous perennials.
- Explain the procedures to professionally maintain various herbaceous plants.
4.
Develop additional means of learning herbaceous plant information.
- Compile a plant reference book of herbaceous plant materials.
- Create a database management program with plant names and characteristics.
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