Perennials for Every Purpose: Choose the Plants You Need for Your Conditions, Your Garden, and Your TasteThe title says it all-- there really "are" perennials for all of your gardening sites and needs. Whether you have a shady spot or want a plant that attracts birds, "Perennials for Every Purpose" features plants that are perfectly suited to your needs. Author Larry Hodgson expresses his passion for perennials with hands-on advice and tell-it-like-it-is descriptions. Larry never gives up on a plant until he has learned its strengths and weaknesses, and he delivers his hard-won secrets in this book. |
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... Anemone Anemone , windflower Spring - blooming anemones add color and charm to rock gardens and woodland gardens . The genus Anemone includes species that bloom at nearly all times of the year . The spring - flowering anemones I ...
... Anemone Anemone , windflower Spring - blooming anemones add color and charm to rock gardens and woodland gardens . The genus Anemone includes species that bloom at nearly all times of the year . The spring - flowering anemones I ...
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... Anemone nemorosa ( wood anemone ) : This European native produces short , upright stems , each with a single flower at the tip . Although each star - shaped flower is only 11⁄2 inches ( 4 cm ) wide , the plants slowly form extensive ...
... Anemone nemorosa ( wood anemone ) : This European native produces short , upright stems , each with a single flower at the tip . Although each star - shaped flower is only 11⁄2 inches ( 4 cm ) wide , the plants slowly form extensive ...
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... Anemones Anemone x hybrida , also called A. x elegans ( Japanese anemone or hybrid anemone ) : This hybrid species is similar to its parent , A. hupehensis var . japonica ( also called Japanese anemone ) , although it's generally taller ...
... Anemones Anemone x hybrida , also called A. x elegans ( Japanese anemone or hybrid anemone ) : This hybrid species is similar to its parent , A. hupehensis var . japonica ( also called Japanese anemone ) , although it's generally taller ...
Contents
Picking the Perfect Perennials | 15 |
Designing Your Dream Garden | 25 |
Keeping Plants Alive Kicking | 49 |
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