The Perennial Garden was one of the chief books that kicked off the boom in perennial flower gardening in the 1980s, a boom that continues until today. It was awarded the prestigious Garden Writers Association of America Award of Merit.
-Over 750,000 copies sold to date.
-Tells you how to plan spectacular perennial gardens through the seasons.
-Full color photos show plants that look great together, month by month from March to November.
-Perennials are grouped by flower color arranged month by month throughout the growing season.
-A comprehensive chart of over 450 perennials and their cultivated varieties, listed by everything you need to know: the common and botanical names, USDA climate zone, season of bloom, height, flower color, plant description, light requirements, soil requirements, propagation techniques, and general remarks.
"Cox's writing is down to earth and friendly". Garden Design
"Planning the perennial border is compared to creating a painting with emphasis on color, line, and individual expression. There are plenty of good pictures in color which stress plant combinations through the growing season, and charts round out the information." The New York Times
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