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The Plant Lover's Guide To Asters (The Plant Lover's Guides)

The daisy-shaped flowers of asters are in bloom from late summer into fall and are available in shades of white, pink, purple, and blue. Native to American habitats like meadows, prairies, thickets, and swamps, asters can be grown in a huge range of climates. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Asters, by nursery owners Paul and Helen Picton, highlights 101 species and cultivars that are readily available in garden centers. Featuring information on growth, care, and design, along with suggested companion plants and hundreds of gorgeous color photographs, it covers everything a home gardener needs to introduce these delightful plants into their garden.

Series: The Plant Lover's Guides

Hardcover: 248 pages

Publisher: Timber Press (April 19, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1604695188

ISBN-13: 978-1604695182

Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Best Sellers Rank: #688,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #103 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > Flowers > Perennials #553 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > Gardening #1203 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Nature & Wildlife

It is a delight to have a new book on the North American symphyotrichum and European asters. The Pictons previous book was well documented and referred to often, and now we have a brand new book with 101 superb photos depicting what is considered the top plants for the garden. They also advise similar asters etc. to the one under scrutiny.New names are slowly, but surely, are being accepted in the nursery trade.For any one interested in asters etc. this book is a must buy.

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