TABLE 7.

Plants proposed for the staff dedicated area and their features.

Species	Therapeutic effects	Decorative elements	Tactile experience	Plant type/growth habit/decorative period
Prunus laurocerasus	Calming effect, creates a sense of privacy and closure due to the evergreen foliage; attracts bees and other pollinators (Mach and Potter, 2017)	Glossy, dark green foliage; small white flowers	Glossy, fine leaves	Perennial/shrub/year-round
Hydrangea paniculata	Visual appealing flowers, in contrast with the background can have invigorating effects on the mood; attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators (Mach and Potter, 2017)	Large flower clusters that can range in color from white to pink	Rough textured leaves; soft and fluffy leaves	Perennial/shrub/late spring to fall
Deutzia scabra	Visual appealing dense flowers, in contrast with the background can have invigorating effects on the mood; attracts bees and other pollinators (Mach and Potter, 2017)	Dense, white flowers	Coarse leaves	Perennial/shrub/spring to fall
Viburnum davidii	Its textures and color combinations provide visual interest; attractive to bees and other pollinators (Sharifi-Rad et al., 2021)	Textured leaves; Small white flowers	Soft and delicate flowers with silky texture	Perennial/shrub/year-round
Euonymus japonicus	Variegated leaves rise visual interest, can have invigorating and uplifting effect on mood; can be attractive to bees and other pollinators (Yucedag et al., 2019)	Green variegated foliage	Glossy and smooth leaves with leathery texture	Perennial/shrub/year-round