The New Book of Salvias: Sages for Every Garden
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Showcases 150 of the most beautiful, gardenworthy species. Salvia is derived from the Latin word salvare, "to heal," and for centuries salvias have been valued for their medicinal and culinary qualities. Salvias, commonly known as sages, grow throughout the world. They occur in many forms: perennial, biennial, annual herbs, and evergreen or deciduous shrubs. These amazingly varied plants are also noteworthy for their remarkable resistance to pests and diseases, their drought tolerance-- and their beautiful flowers. In "The New Book of Salvias: Sages for Every Garden," Betsy Clebsh highlights 150 beautiful, gardenworthy species and significant hybrids. She documents them alphabetically and includes botanical descriptions, information on habit, blooming cycle, recommended companion plants, and delightful historical tidbits of discovery and usage. In her ardent pursuit of salvias, Clebsch has explored the wild to collect plants and seeds to test in her garden. The resulting wealth of cultural information in "The New Book of Salvias" ensures that our gardens will not only be exquisitely aromatic but also wonderfully picturesque.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0881925608
ISBN13:9780881925609
Release Date:April 2003
Publisher:Timber Press (OR)
Length:344 Pages
Weight:1.92 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"
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Biological Sciences Crafts & Hobbies Gardening Gardening & Landscaping Herbs Perennials PlantsCustomer Reviews
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wonderful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I love this book! For any serious plant lover, this is a must. Ms. Clebsch inspires a love of this genus, Salvia, which comes from a word meaning to heal, to save. Ms. Clebsch has a big garden with lots of plants and tells us how to combine salvias with others. Her advice is practical and easy to follow. She is not trained as a botanist but knows more than most botanists about this genus. She balances scientific and design information. Her artwork is precise and beautiful. She has traveled the world to look at her beloved genus. Her passion gives inspiration to the rest of us to pursue our gardening dreams.
Adding over fifty new species and cultivars
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Betsy Clebsch's New Book Of Salvias is a winner: it discusses the varied plants notable for their drought tolerance and beautiful flowers, and expands upon a prior edition in adding over fifty new species and cultivars. An alphabetical arrangement makes it easy for the gardener to locate the hybrid and species and includes botanical descriptions, habitat and blooming information, and background history.
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