A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated reference for all
gardeners passionate about native plants and prairie restoration.
The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants is the one-stop compendium for
all gardeners aspiring to use native prairie plants in their gardens.
Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox--two renowned prairie gardeners--compile more
than four decades' worth of research to offer a wide-ranging and
definitive reference for starting and maintaining prairie and meadow
gardens and restorations. Alongside detailed synopses of plant life
cycles, meticulous range maps, and sweeping overviews of natural
history, Diboll and Cox also include photographs of 148 prairie plants
in every stage of development, from seedling to seedhead. North
America's grasslands once stretched from the Blue Ridge to the Rocky
Mountains, and from Texas to Manitoba, blanketing the mid-continent with
ecologically important, garden-worthy, native species. This book
provides all the inspiration and information necessary for eager native
planters from across the country to welcome these plants back to their
landscapes. The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants is a must-have
reference for gardeners, restorationists, and every flora fan with a
passion for native plants, prairies and meadows.
