Perennials

The Gardener's Reference

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: The 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: The Gardener's Reference will be the book you turn to again and again for essential information about these supremely beautiful and useful plants.

Media reviews of this book:

"Encyclopedic yet concise, witty and drop-dead gorgeous. ... This book will not only entertain and educate you, it will save you money, time, and frustration with its snappy prescriptions for what to select, which companions to group it with, where to plant it and how to make it thrive with a minimum of effort. ... Feels so smart, welcoming and celebratory that I can't wait for spring."

—Sarah E. Smith, Oregonian, December 27, 2007

"It's a good sign when you open a plant encyclopedia and the first plant is one of the best. ... As gardeners, we've scored with this book."

—Kym Pokorny, Homes + Gardens Northwest, December 2007

"A well-illustrated, extensive encyclopedia of herbaceous perennials that can be successfully grown in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere in the continental U.S."

—B.K. Lym, Choice, November 2007

"Those who love flowery landscapes will happily devour [this book]. ... The luscious photographs by Lynne Harrison bring this outstanding reference to life. ... These pages hold a treasure-trove of specific information about less common perennials rarely mentioned even in reference books of this type."

—Ann Lovejoy, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 11, 2007

"The best source for instructions on which plant needs dividing when in our unique climate."

—Valerie Easton, Seattle Times, September 19, 2007

Customer reviews of this book:

"Good solid useful information, descriptions, and photos. It's a gem!"

—Nancy J. from Seattle, Washington, November 10, 2007

"Easy reading! The layout is very well done and can be easily understood."

—Gerard H. from Keansburg, New Jersey, October 24, 2007

"I loved the photos and all the great information! Thank you!"

—Jamie C. from Billings, Montana, June 27, 2007

"I've been waiting for this! Love it — so much information!"

—Iris A. from Seattle, Washington, June 20, 2007

"Exceptional garden writing with extreme knowledge, passion, and great humor."

—Hazel O. from Eastsound, Washington, June 3, 2007

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