Plants and Beyond for Perennials Garden Plants

An ornamental plant is a plant that is grown for its ornamental qualities, rather than for its commercial or other value. The term is often abbreviated to ornamental (usually as a noun) when used in horticultural contexts.

Ornamental plants are typically grown in the flower garden, or as house plants. Most commonly they are grown for display of their flowers. Other common ornamental features include leaves, scent, fruit, stem and bark. In some cases, unusual features may be considered ornamental, such as the prominent and rather vicious thorns of Rosa sericea. In all cases, their purpose is the enjoyment of gardeners and visitors. Ornamental plants may also be used for landscaping, and for cut flowers.

Popular Species of Perennial Ornamental Plants

Ajuqa Aster Astilbe Black-Eyed Susan Clematis Coral Bells Coreopsis Daylily

Dianthus Geranium Hibiscus Hosta Iris Omamental Grass Penstemon Penoy

Phlox Saliva Scabiosa Sedum veronica Perennial Plant Directory

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Toffee Twist Sedge Grass "The Grass 'Toffee Twist Sedge', Carex flagellifera Toffee Twist, is a mounded grass plant.The Irridescent slender mahogany leaves arch upward 1 1/2 t... more	Variegated Miscanthus Grass "The Grass 'Variegated Miscanthus Grass', Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', is also know as 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass is a very popular miscanth... more
Variegated Ribbon Grass "The Grass 'Variegated Ribbon Grass', Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream', has an upright and arching habit. It is prized for its white-stri... more