Bibliograph

Armitage's garden perennials, a color encyclopedia, Allan M. Armitage

Type

Label

Armitage's garden perennials, a color encyclopedia, Allan M. Armitage

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Armitage's garden perennials

Nature of contents

encyclopedias

Oclc number

763124547

Responsibility statement

Allan M. Armitage

Sub title

a color encyclopedia

Summary

One of the world's most foremost experts on herbaceous perennials, the author profiles more than 1,250 plants in this comprehensive volume. It includes: Extensive profiles of some of the most popular new perennials, including arisaemas, echinaceas, heucheras, and podophyllums ; More than 1,300 photographs showing plant details and habit ; Concise descriptions and growing information, including hardiness zones for each plant profiled ; Expanded coverage of perennials grown primarily for their foliage, including ornamental grasses and ferns ; Helpful lists of plants for specific conditions and purposes, as well as the author's opinions about the garden-worthiness of most popular perennials

Table Of Contents

Armitage's Garden Perennials, A to Z -- Selected Plants for Specific Characteristics or Purposes. Aggressive plants ; Plants for consistently moist conditions ; Cut flowers ; Drought tolerance ; Fragrant flowers/foliage ; Ground covers ; Interesting foliage/fruit ; Sprawling habit/vines ; Evergreen/winter interest -- Plant Hardiness Zones -- Index of Botanical Names -- Index of Common Names

resource.variantTitle

Garden perennials

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