Course: HRT 219 Organic and Sustainable Practices

Pre-Class Assignment: Native Plant Research

Native Plant Research

Research one plant species native to Illinois that can be used in landscaping. Find out plant characteristics, bloom time and color, and preferred growing conditions. You will use this information in a group project for class.

Suggested websites to research:

- Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center - http://www.wildflower.org/collections/
- University of Illinois Extension Wildflowers - http://urbanext.illinois.edu/wildflowers/default.cfm