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Perennials for Illinois

by William Aldrich

A regional guide to Illinois perennials

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A regional guide to Illinois perennials

William Aldrich’s guide organizes perennial gardening around the conditions and choices gardeners encounter in Illinois. It profiles 92 perennials and includes 569 recommended varieties and cultivars, with practical details such as color, mature height and spread, bloom periods, starting and planting guidance, and light, water, and nutrient needs. Advice on selecting plants for different sites—including wet or dry ground, clay or sandy soil, and sunny or shady locations—makes the book a reference for matching plants to a garden’s conditions. More than 450 color photographs accompany the plant information.

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  • Illinois gardeners choosing perennials for specific soil, moisture, or light conditions
  • Gardeners seeking reference information on plant varieties, bloom periods, and care needs

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Perennial gardeningPlant selection for regional conditionsGarden planning and plant care

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Book overview

Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 92 different perennials, along with information on 569 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Illinois gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their commonsense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground into a spectacular garden you can enjoy year after year: * Flower and foliage colors * Height and spread ranges * Blooming periods * How and when to start your plants * Planting strategies * Light, water and nutrient needs * Choosing perennials for any location--wet or dry, clay or sandy, sunny or shady * Over 450 color photographs.
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