Perennial Reference Guide
Recommended by APS PRESS!
By Karleen Shafer and Nicole Lloyd
Perennial Reference Guide is an all inclusive source for designing
with perennials. The authors have put creative and practical lists together to
help establish sustainable landscapes. It provides selections as guidelines for
design, site preparation, and landscape uses. These lists provide information
for selecting plants for deer resistance, juglone tolerance, architectural
accent, drought tolerance, quick color selection, foliage color choices, flower
forms, companion plants, erosion control, garden themes, and many more. This
reference book is a practical tool for landscape designers, architects,
contractors, consultants, students, and garden enthusiasts.
Contents
Where do I find plants for:
USDA Hardiness Zone Map
1.
Plant Characteristics
Flower colors
Flower forms
Foliage colors
Chemical
2. Specific Genera
Daylilies
Ferns
Grasses
Hostas
Mosses
Vines
3. Site Requirements
Soil
Moisture
Environment
4. Landscape Uses
Aesthetic
Environmental
Resistant
5. Plant and Flower Uses
Botanical
Nature
6. Theme Gardens
Glossary
Sources of Plant Material
Bibliography
2007; 5.5" x 8.5" spiral bound; 346 pages; (2 pounds);
Item No. 46825
