STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1 Identify at least 135 regionally important herbaceous perennials from the list of plants that may appear on the Colorado Certified Nursery Professional exam without assistance using their proper botanical and common name.

 2 State important ornamental features for plants discussed in this class (i.e. normal mature height, spread, flower color, bloom season, etc.).

 3 Discuss  and explain the cultural needs and proper siting of the plants discussed in this class.

 4 Draw a simple scaled drawing of a perennial bed that illustrates the plants at the correct scale and places them correctly aesthetically and culturally.

 5 Calculate the approximate cost of installation for a perennial bed (i.e. labor, plants, materials, etc.)

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Herbaceous perennials identification, culture and maintenance

 a. Ferns

 b. Flowering plants

 II. Perennial bed design