Ornamental Horticulture

(a) Classification based on usage

(a) Classification based on usag

i) Bedding purpose : Dahlia, Marigold, Phlox, Verbena, Pansy, Carnation, Petunia, Zinnia, Portulaca, Gomphrena, Gaillardia.



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ii) Fragrant flowers : Carnation, sweet pea
iii) For cut flowers : Carnation, aster, Helichrysum, Antirrhinum
iv) For loose flowers : Marigold, Annual Chrysanthemum, Aster, Zinnia, Gaillardia
v) For hanging baskets : Daisy, Nasturtium, Verbena, Phlox, Alyssum, Portulaca
vi) For shady situations : Salvia, cineraria
vii) For rock garden : Nasturtium, Verbena, phlox
viii) For screening : Holly hock and sweet pea
ix) For pots : Carnation, Antirrhinum, aster, Petunia
x) For dry flowers : Helichrysum, gomphrena