The Plant Lover's Guide to Salvias
Author | : John Whittlesey |
Publisher | : Timber Press |
Total Pages | : 221 |
Release | : 2014-04-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781604694192 |
ISBN-13 | : 160469419X |
Rating | : 4/5 (19X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Plant Lover's Guide to Salvias written by John Whittlesey and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salvias are available in a huge range of sizes, colors, foliage, and hardiness, with over 900 species and hundreds of hybrids. Salvia’s popularity stems from how easy they are to grow, their multiple medicinal and culinary uses, and the vibrancy of their blooms that cover every color in the spectrum from white to nearly black. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Salvias features everything you need to know to grow this vibrant and fragrant plant. Plant profiles of 150 varieties highlight each plant’s type, habitat, size, hardiness, origin, cultivation, and use in the landscape. Additional information includes tips on design, how to grow and propagate salvia, where to view them in public gardens, and where to buy them.