HOR 161 Plant Materials II

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides a supplementary opportunity to cover identification, culture, characteristics, and use of plants in a sustainable landscape, giving students a broader knowledge of available landscape plants for utilization in landscapes and plant production. Emphasis is placed on nomenclature, identification, growth requirements, cultural requirements, soil preferences, landscape applications and expansion of the plant palette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the proper selection and utilization of plant materials, including natives and invasive plants.

Pre-requisite(s): HOR 160 .
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Identify landscape plants, including natives, by both botanical and common name using morphological characteristics.
Explain the cultural practices used for growing each plant in the landscape.
Select plant materials for specific horticultural applications.
Discuss plant growth characteristics, site requirements, and sustainable landscape uses.