"A-Z of Perennials is designed to help you choose the plants that will flourish in your garden and please your eye all year round. Entries are organized alphabetically by the plants' botanical names; common names are cross-referenced to make it easy to find the plants. Profiles of more than 200 perennials are accompanied by full-color photographs highlighting the foliage, flowers, and berries that are part of each plant's appeal. Each profile consists of three sections: a brief fact-file outlining such essentials as height, planting distance, flowering time, soil and light preferences, and the hardiness zones; a fuller description of the most common species and varieties available; and a detailed guide to cultivation requirements, propagation techniques, and plant care." "The book includes a special illustrated essay on "Perennial Borders." Colorful essays on "Graceful Grasses" and "Sculptural Plants" may inspire you to think beyond flowering plants to include grasses and bold architectural shapes in your garden plan."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved