Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers
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AlbakiReads Editorial A detailed practical guide to cultivating native wildflowers
A detailed practical guide to cultivating native wildflowers
Drawing on research at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, this gardening reference concentrates on the hands-on work of raising native plants from seed, cuttings, and divisions. Its species-by-species coverage spans nearly 100 genera of wildflowers, carnivorous plants, and ferns, pairing identification details and seasonal information with guidance on seed collection, cleaning, storage, germination, cultivation, and landscape use. Three perennial-border plans and more than 250 illustrations extend the book beyond propagation into garden planning. Although its plant examples are chiefly from the eastern United States, the book presents its core handling and propagation methods as applicable across temperate regions.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Gardeners cultivating native plants and wildflowers
- Home landscapers seeking propagation guidance and perennial-border ideas
- Plant enthusiasts interested in eastern U.S. wildflowers, ferns, and carnivorous plants
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Native-plant gardeningPlant propagationSeed collection and germinationHome landscape designConservation
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Book Overview This book, the most complete and expert treatment of wild flower propagation and cultivation to date, offers a sure approach to gardening...
This book, the most complete and expert treatment of wild flower propagation and cultivation to date, offers a sure approach to gardening with native plants while practicing good conservation. Based on ten years of pioneering research at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers features practical, easy-to-follow methods for raising native plants from seeds, cuttings, and divisions specific instructions on the propagation and cultivation of plants representing nearly 100 genera of wild flowers, carnivorous plants, and ferns more than 250 illustrations, including 32 color photographs and 3 sample design plans for a perennial border For each species treated, the author includes descriptions of growth habits, flowers, fruits and seeds outstanding ornamental characteristics, flowering and fruiting times detailed directions on the collection, cleaning, storage, and germination of seed information on cultivation and use in the home landscape notes on related species and their propagation The native plants cited as examples are found primarily in the eastern United States. The propagation and handling techniques, however, will be useful throughout the temperate areas of the country.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 341 | Language: English | Publisher: UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA PR | ISBN: 0807841315
FormatPaperback
Pages341
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0807841315
EAN9780807841310
PublisherUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA PR
Publication Date1985-05-23
EditionFirst Edition
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight1.46 Pounds
Length9.11 Inches
Width7.4 Inches
Height1.1 Inches
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