Perennials play a central role in today's gardens. Choosing specific plants, however, can be daunting. Is this plant hardy in my area? How big does it get? When does it bloom? Perennials: A Gardener's Reference answers these and many other questions for more than 2,700 species and cultivars in 250 g
Perennials: the gardener's reference
β Scribed by Susan Carter, Carrie Becker, Bob Lilly
- Publisher
- Timber Press
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 545
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Plant families and characteristics -- Plants for special gardens -- Maintenance guidelines -- Perennials A-to-Z
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