Armitage's native plants for North American gardens
"The popularity of native North American plants has soared in recent years, for many good reasons. Whatever draws you to native plants, you'll find no better or more authoritative guide than Allan Armitage. Widely acknowledged as one of the world's foremost horticulturists, Armitage describes more than 630 species and cultivars of perennials, biennials, and annuals that are native to the United States, bringing to each plant a wealth of practical knowledge and the full weight of his experience and expertise. Each entry includes a general description of the plant plus essential data you need to grow it successfully, including habitat, hardiness, correct garden site, maintenance, and propagation -- all in a clear, easy-to-use format. Whether you are a native plant enthusiast or simply wish to use plants that work in the landscape, you'll find everything you are looking for in this readable, information-packed volume."--Publisher description
Internet resource
451 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
9780881927603, 0881927600
61211389
A-to-Z Genera
Sources and Resources
Nurseries
Plant societies
Internet sites
Books
Useful Lists Drought-tolerant plants
Water lovers
Plants that attract butterflies
Plants that attract hummingbirds
Plants that are less palatable to deer
Rabbit-resistant plants
Plants for full sun
Plants for partial shade
Plants for heavy shade
Ephemerals
Annuals
Bulbs or corms