
What is a perennial plant? All plants are perennials except annuals and biennuals. In this book the term perennial indicates herbaceous or hardy herbaceous perennials. This includes hardy plants and some half hardy ones whose foliage dies back each autumn or winter after flowering and returns to life in the spring, when new young shoots emerge from a clump of dead-looking material. However, perennials are not always deciduous. Some will have evergreen foliage, and they will provide interest during the winter months. This book is ideal for beginners. It includes over 100 color photographs and 150 line drawings.
This book investigates the fundamental characteristics of herbaceous perennial plants and provides a practical framework for incorporating them into garden borders. Noel Prockter, an experienced horticulturalist, utilizes botanical definitions and visual aids to demystify the life cycles of hardy plants. The text argues that understanding the seasonal dormancy and growth patterns of perennials is the primary requirement for establishing a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing garden space.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Readers frequently note the accessibility of the prose, which makes complex botanical concepts manageable for novice gardeners. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for beginners seeking to understand the basic mechanics of perennial border maintenance.
Page Count:
160
Publication Date:
1988-01-01
Publisher:
Salamander Books
ISBN-10:
0191010898
ISBN-13:
9780191010897
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