decorative plants are those plant originate for their cosmetic note value . They are commonly perennials and are visually strickle for either their efflorescence , foliage , or even the colour of their bark . Often , ornamental are chosen for a peculiar time of year . Some have interesting or colorful seed pods that provide autumn or wintertime interest . Others cosmetic works are chosen for their hardiness , such as those that are cervid - resistive . Still others are opt simply because the home plate gardener like how the plant looks .

Cornus sericea

The redosier dogwood bush ( Cornus sericea ) has vibrantly - red colored sprig that are outstanding in the winter , especially when framed against blanched drift of snow . In fact , this is a democratic ornamental plant pick among gardeners who live in cold climates , as this plant is cold - hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) zone 2 . cornu sericea grows best in full sun or partial shade and in moist , fertile soils . The plant is also attractive in the spring and summer , when it blooms with small bloodless flowers skirt by broad , green leaf .

Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea macrophylla , or the openhanded leaf hydrangea , is the most popular hydrangea develop in America , according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture . This showy shrub features huge clustering of flowers in creamy white , pink or blue , depending on the acidity of the dirt , surrounded by evenly huge , flat leaves . These decorative industrial plant do well in ample , prolific soil and in a locating where they are partially shade from the hot good afternoon Dominicus . They are frigid - sturdy to USDA zone 6 .

Rosa grandiflora

rose are quite possibly the most pop ornamental plant grown in the house garden , fit in to Purdue University . While there are a wide variety of roses uncommitted to home gardeners , one of the most ornamental is the grandiflora turn out . This arise is a cross of two other roses and features big , arresting , usually fragrant flowers clump on sturdy cane . These come up bushes can get up to 6 feet marvelous and are quite hardy .

Cortaderia selloana

Grasses are labeled as either turf ( lawn ) skunk or cosmetic grasses . Ornamental grasses are usually grown for their leafage rather than their flowers . Some have vary parting , while others are so heavy that they are used as screen . One type of ornamental grass is grown for its stunning sizing and show . Pampas green goddess can get up to 10 feet tall and features masses of svelte unripe leaves drooping gracefully from the center of the mound , much like a outflow . In addition , the dope flowers with magniloquent , slender stems exceed with flossy " tail end " in creamy white . This ornamental grass , which favour sun and fertile , dampish grunge , grows best in USDA zona 7b through 10 .

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