80 Great Natural Habitat Plants

Culled from his classic The Natural Habitat Garden, these 80 plants are organized according to their eco-systems, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands. In Druse's new introductions, he illustrates the most effective ways you can garden the way nature intended. Whether you're trying to grow a garden in Minnesota or Maine, Arizona or Arkansas, this comprehensive companion will pinpoint what flora will work and how you can make them flourish. A full-color photograph and brief description highlight each plant, with essential facts on the plant's origin, the pronunciation of its Latin name, soil and light conditions, hardiness and size, and interesting details, such as flower color. Also included is a list of mail-order nurseries for hard-to-find wildflowers and other native species.