decorative plant are those that add color and interest to a landscape and are cultivated either in groupings to complement other plants or as specimen that place upright alone . cosmetic plant may also be indoor plants like houseplant or those used in commercial-grade options such as malls . Ornamental plants are grown for a particular artistic purpose , such as providing a particular feel to a landscape domain where plants , ground cover , deck and other structures fall together to form a functional and visually appealing space , as University of Minnesota file name extension describes .

Tulips

Tulips ( tulipa x hybrida ) are herbaceous perennial with a typical form and are useable in all colors except unfeigned blue . They are a dramatic ornamental plant in massed beds , planter boxes or containers . tulip acquire in USDA geographical zone 3 to 7 and prefer full Sunday to partial refinement on various soils .

Holly Trees and Shrubs

Holly trees and bush ( Ilex mintage ) , with their often glistening gullible foliage and bright - crimson berries , are popular decorative landscape plant . Some holly tree , like the dahoon holly ( Ilex cassine ) , reach 40 feet tall , whereas dwarf burford holly ( Ilex cornuta ' Dwarf Burford ' ) only reach 6 to 8 feet . Many Ilex species make respectable specimen tree . Most Holly prefer full to fond Sunday condition , on nutritious - racy , well - drain , moist soils . Holly hardiness varies by metal money , but are typically suitable to USDA zone 6 or 7 .

Roses

Roses ( Rosa specie and loan-blend ) are grow as hedges , specimens or in grouping , as bulwark and fences coverings or on trellises and arbors . Roses are used in many landscape painting and suited for growth in USDA zones 4 through 10 , name this plant a democratic pick throughout the United States . Most roses require gay localisation and well - drained , organic soils .

Petunias

Petunias ( Petunia x hybrida ) are popular edging , bedding , or container plants , often grown as yearly , although they are perennial plant in warm climates such as in USDA zone 10 and 11 . Petunia come up in many color and combination , include reds , blues , whites , and may be striped or have other markings . Many petunias are cultivated for their flower form , size and color . Petunia favor full sun to lightheaded shade on nutrient - full-bodied territory .

Pampas Grass

Pampas green goddess ( Cortaderia selloana ) is a good example of an decorative grass . It grow in USDA zones 7b through 10 and create improbable clod of arching , slight , strappy leaf and fluffy , feather - similar blossom plumes . Large cultivars , like ' Sunningdale silver ' , reach 10 feet tall , and dwarf pampas grass progress to 3 to 6 ft grandiloquent . Pampas grass perform good in full Dominicus , but put up partial shade . It is drought tolerant and withstands common salt spray in seaside location . Most land are equal , except those that are very wet .

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