Ornamental Foliage Plants

Ornamental Foliage Plants is a comprehensive guide to 1,500 garden and indoor plants grown mainly for their exceptional foliage. The first part of Ornamental Foliage Plants explores the different ways these plants can be used in landscaping. Concise chapters include:The winter gardenAutumn colorArchitectural plantsHedges and topiarySucculent plantsPlants with variegated leavesSilvery-leafed plants. The main section of the book is an A-Z directory of ornamental foliage plants. Entries are organized by botanical name with useful descriptions of the species as well as varieties and forms. Quick reference symbols indicate the plant's outstanding features. Information includes:Imperial and metric measurementsCultivation notesBest usesRegion of originCommon names. This book, illustrated with 1,000 color photographs, is an indispensable reference for gardeners of all levels.