Perennials: The Gardener's Reference

by Susan Carter

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 genera, making it one of the most comprehensive guides available. The informative text is enlivened throughout by the authors' wide-ranging experience with perennials and by Lynne Harrison's sumptuous photographs. Whether you're a beginning gardener, a seasoned expert, or a green-industry professional, Perennials: A Gardener's Reference will be the book you turn to again and again for essential information about these supremely beautiful and useful plants.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

544 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perennials: The Gardener's Reference by Susan Carter, Carrie Becker, and Bob Lilly (Timber Press 2007)(635.932) is an extremely thorough and comprehensive photo survey of perennials. My rating: 7/10, finished 4/7/11.

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, 2700 perennials, especially with maintenance tips. Unfortunately, aimed at Oregon audience more than CA, but still useful.c2007.

[Morgan Stell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful little guide on how to care for my perennials.