The third edition of Herbaceous Perennial Plants: A Treatise on their Identification, Culture, and Garden Attributes describes 3,600 species in 1224 pages. More than 300 color photos complement detailed text filled with the author’s pointed observations of plant performance, cultivar selection and current taxonomy.

The first edition was designated as one of the best 75 books written in the last 75 years by the American Horticulture Society. This newly published third edition combines Armitage's extensive traveling, teaching, and trialing experience to provide a depth of understanding of the best ornamental perennials for North American gardens unparalleled by any other garden writer.

2008; 7.25" x 10.25" hardcover; 1224 pages; 300+ color photos; (6 pounds); Item No. 47761