Ornamental Garden Plants

Types

• Both flowers and trees serve as ornamental garden plants. Flowers are broken down into two groups: annuals and perennials. Annuals survive for one growing season and perennials return year after year. There are also ornamental trees and shrubs.

Features

• Ornamental plants are grown primarily for their attractive features. Typically, these plants feature striking colorful blooms. Some species of ornamental plants also feature interesting foliage, while others have attractive bark.

Uses

• These type of plants are used to create eye-catching landscapes. Showcase several types of ornamental plants in a large flower bed. Line walkways with one species of annual or perennial plants. Create a living fence with ornamental shrubs. Plant an ornamental tree for attractive shade.