1. Herbaceous Plant identification and uses Tutor – Barry Dore

2. What are herbaceous plants? 1. Plants that do not develop woody material e.g. Sedum, Iris 2. Summer/Autumn – flower and give colour 3. Winter – die back and are in dormant state at or below ground level 4. Spring – produce new stems and leaves 5. Herbaceous plants can withstand winter frost and damp

3. Achillea – Achillea millifolium Full sun Well drained soil Flower - white, or sometimes pinkish Leaves - feathery, long and narrow

4. Red hot poker – Kniphofia ‘green jade’ Sunny site Well drained soil Colour - Red / yellow spikes Height : 24 – 60 inches

5. Ice plant – Sedum spectabile Sunny site Well drained soil Flowers - White or reddish pink colour Height – 15 – 18 inches

6. Hosta – Hosta fortunei Partial shade Ordinary soil Colour – green leaves Purple flowers in June and July

7. Astible – Astible chinensis Lightly shaded site Moist soil Colour – pink, purple flowers Height – 10 inches

8. Exercise Group A – discuss uses of herbaceous plants on golf course Group B – discuss how to plant herbaceous plants on golf course and time of year to plant Group C – discuss aftercare of herbaceous plants on the golf course

9. Uses of herbaceous plants on golf course 1. Colourful display – appealing to members 2. Attract wildlife – e.g. bees and butterflies 3. Plant in borders around clubhouse or teeing area.

10. Immediate aftercare of herbaceous plants 1. Watering 2. Feeding 3. Staking 4. Protection

11. General aftercare of herbaceous plants 1. Watering 2. Feeding 3. Weed control 4. Staking 5. Dead heading 6. Dividing

12. Dividing a. Every 3-4 years divided and replanted b. Late autumn – early winter c. Dig up plant, separate old from new with knife d. Replant best healthy pieces elsewhere

13. Planting and time of year Timing for planting – Spring Planting depth – soil line on divided plant or container depth

14. Common pests, diseases and disorder 1. Slugs 2. Fungus e.g. powdery mildew 3. Animal damage e.g. squirrels 4. Rabbits

15. Self Assessment 1. State the names of 5 herbaceous plants 2. State the uses of herbaceous plants on golf course 3. State the depth of planting required 4. State the aftercare required 5. What is meant by dividing? 6. What pests affect herbaceous plants?