National FFA Floriculture Plant Identification

This set of flashcards summarizes key characteristics of various floriculture plants included in the National FFA's plant identification list.

Ageratum houstonianum

Commonly referred to as Ageratum, it's a bedding plant with fluffy flowers in clusters atop compact plants.

Peruvivan Lily

Also known as Peruvian Lily, this plant has slender stems with yellow or orange flowers, often spotted.

Anemone coronaria

Known for medium green leaves and solitary poppy-like flowers blooming in spring.

Dill

Commonly called Dill, characterized by its aromatic blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Angelonia hybrid

Known for its bluish-purple flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall.

Astilbe hybrid

Graceful plants with fern-like mounds and tiny flowers densely packed into plume-like panicles.

Caladium x hortulanum

Known for its distinctively colored, arrowhead-shaped leaves that grow from a tuber.

Calibrachoa hybrid

Commonly called Million Bells, resembles small petunias and blooms prolifically.

Birch hybrid Bellflower

Bell-like flowers that come in purple, pink, and white.

Catharanthus roseus

Vinca, characterized by its pinwheel-shaped flower buds.

Cockscomb

Cockscomb, known for its distinctive crested flower heads.

Parlor palm

Parlor Palm, a small, compact palm typically grown indoors.

Clematis hybrid

Vining plant with compound leaves that help it climb.

Crassula argentea

Jade Plant with oblong, fleshy leaves that may turn red in direct sunlight.

Cyclamen x persicum

Florists’ Cyclamen, known for its distinctive flower folding and coarse leaves.

Cymbidium orchid hybrid

Cymbidium Orchids have long, skinny leaves and a unique flower structure.

Cymbopogon

Lemongrass, an aromatic tropical plant used for culinary and medicinal purposes.

Dahlia hybrid

Dahlia, a popular garden plant with multi-layered flowers of various colors.

Delphinium consolida

Larkspur, characterized by its upright growth and spear-like flower heads.

Dendrobium hybrid

Dendrobium Orchid, smallest flower of all orchids with a thick stem.

Dianthus caryophyllus

Carnation, known for its ruffled flower edges and grayish leaves.

Dracaena cincta

Red Edge Dracaena that is an upright plant with red-edged leaves.

Echinocactus

Barrel Cactus that grows round in youth and has distinctively ribbed lobes.

Erica carnea

Winter Heather, a broadleaf evergreen with narrow bell-shaped flowers.

Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, distinguished by its aromatic foliage.

Eustoma grandiflorum

Lisianthus, characterized by large bell-shaped flowers and gray-green leaves.

Ficus benjamina

Benjamin Fig tree, can reach various heights and produces milky sap.

Freesia x hybrida

Freesia known for its sweet fragrance and large flowers.

Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia, famous for its fragrant flowers and waxy leaves.

Gladiolus x hortulanus

Garden Gladiolus, recognized for its stacked flowers and raised midrib.

Gomphrena hybrid

Globe Amaranths, known for their bright bracts and tiny flowers.

Gypsophila elegans

Baby’s Breath, recognized for its clusters of white flowers.

Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinth, known for its fragrant flowers that bloom early in spring.

Dutch iris

Dutch Iris with smaller flowers and thin, silvery leaves.

Silver Ragwort

Dusty Miller with silver-gray foliage.

shrimp plant

Shrimp Plant, featuring pink flowers with yellow markings.

Kalanchoe x blossfeldiana

Kalanchoe characterized by its flowering spikes and waxy leaves.

Pincushions

Pin Cushion Protea, an evergreen shrub with unique flowers.

dense blazing star

Liatris with densely arranged purple flowers per stem.

Limonium sinuatum

Statice, known for its paper-like flowers.

Lobularia maritima

Alyssum, recognized for its small, sweet-smelling flowers.

Matthiola incana

Stock, known for its fragrant flowers arranged in clusters.

Paeonia

Peony, an herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed leaves.

Paphiopedilum hybrid

Lady’s Slipper Orchid, characterized by its unique flower shape.

Pelargonium x hortorum

Zonal Geranium noted for its fragrance and distinctive buds.

Pentas hybrid

Pentas, a woody perennial with clusters of star-shaped flowers.

Phalaenopsis

Moth Orchid with leathery leaves and distinct flower structure.

Pilea cadierei

Aluminum Plant recognized for its textured foliage.

Portulaca Moss rose

Portulaca with colorful flowers that bloom throughout the summer.

Primula malacoides

Primrose, known for its ragged-edged leaves and yellow-centered flowers.

Ranunculus hybrid

buttercup, an herbaceous perennial with finely-cut leaves.

Rhododendron simsii

Florist Azalea, recognized for its oval leaves.

Rumohra adiantiformis

Leatherleaf Fern with long hairy stems.

Saintpaulia ionantha

African Violet, known for simple flowers and fuzzy leaves.

Salvia splendens

Salvia, characterized by its upright flowering stems.

Schlumbergera bridgesii

Christmas Cactus whose stems resemble flattened leaves.

Sinningia speciosa

Florists’ Gloxinia with trumpet-shaped flowers.

Stephanotis floribunda

Stephanotis, recognized for its fragrant tubular flowers.

Strelitzia reginae

Bird of Paradise, known for its bold structure and colorful flowers.

Syngonium podophyllum

arrowhead plant

Verbena hybrid

Verbena known for slightly hairy stems and colorful blooms.

Zantedeschia hybrid

Calla Lily, recognized for its arrowhead-shaped leaves.