PSS 123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Herbaceous Plant
24 Nov 2020
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Most herbaceous plants are sold in pots because: It doesn"t result in loss of the grower"s soil: they are easier to produce this way, there is little root damage when transplanting, they can be grown and sold year round. If buying mature plants, they can be immediately planted where you would like them for the immediate effect of a full grown plant. Buying plants in bloom is often the best way to know what you are getting in terms of aesthetics and when it will bloom in subsequent years. If buying a plant that is not in bloom, make sure it is well labeled and sold by a reputable source, so you know what you are buying and how to care for it. Proper spacing is determined by budget, plant size, effect of flowers at a certain time, environment and culture: general spacing rule of thumb is 9 to 12 inches for annuals and 2 to 3 feet for perennials.
