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Ornamental plants

         Article by:- Harshini.Deshapaka

Ornamental plants:
 Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects. One of the beauties of ornamental grasses is that they are very versatile and low maintenance. All the main types of plant have many ornamental varieties: trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, perennial and annual plants.  Non-botanical classifications include houseplants, bedding plants, plants for cut flowers and foliage plants. The cultivation of ornamental plants comes under floriculture and tree nurseries, which is a major branch of horticulture.   
                                          An ornamental plant on a wicker pot isolated on white.

                    Ornamental plants and trees are distinguished from utilitarian and crop plants, such as those used for agriculture and vegetable crops, and for forestry or as fruit trees.This does not preclude any particular type of plant being grown both for ornamental qualities in the garden, and for utilitarian purposes in other settings.
 Thus lavender is typically grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, but may also be grown as a crop plant for the production of lavender oil.
Ornamental plants are an important part of any garden or landscape. They can add color, texture, and interest to an area, and there are a variety of different types to choose from. When selecting plants for your garden, be sure to consider the climate and conditions in your area, as well as the type of look you want to create. With a little bit of research and planning, you can create a beautiful and functional ornamental garden that will be enjoyed for years to come.
One might think of an ornamental plant as one that is purely decorative and has no practical purpose, but this is not always the case. Ornamental plants can be used for a variety of purposes, including landscaping, agriculture, and even medicinal purposes.

Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for their beauty rather than their practical use. There are many different types of ornamental plants, and they can be classified in many different ways. Some common ways to classify ornamental plants are by their type of flower, the way they grow, or the color of their leaves. Ornamental plants can be used to add beauty to any garden or landscape.

IMPORTANCE:

1. Ornamental plants bulk-up and reduce frost with heat retention in the soil.
2. These attractive-looking foliage absorb carbon dioxide from the air and yield oxygen while making the air clean.
3. Outdoor ornamental plants assist in beautifying the landscapes while creating a pleasant environment.
4. Its dried and fallen leaves stand right for preparing compost and mulch.
5. Several ornamental plants help in the making of medicines, like the ornamental herbs of rosemary, Mexican marigold and lemongrass.
6. Ornamental plants brighten up the portico and compliment any building’s exterior.
Ornamental plants add some glitz and glam to your lacklustre living abode, bringing in a dramatic element to all house interiors. Because of their eye-catching aesthetics, they have turned out to be gardener’s pride in recent times. And, now that you are well-aware of its uses and aftercare feel free to check its varieties, plant specifications, care, along with its several benefits from ornamental plants.
*Most are herbaceous perennials, though         many are evergreen and some develop   woody tissues.
*Ornamental grasses are popular in many     countries. They bring striking linear form,   texture, color, motion, and sound to the   garden, throughout the year.
*Ornamental grasses are popular in many       colder hardiness zones for their resilience to   cold temperatures and aesthetic value   throughout fall and winter seasons.


COMMON TYPES OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS:
1.Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)
2.Alamanda (Allamanda cathartica)
3.Wild Rose (Rosa aciculris)
4.Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp)
5.Ixora (Ixora coccinea)
6.Crotons (Codiaeum variagatum)

Examples:



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