With some 270 species,Penstemonis the largest genus endemic to North America, with examples to be found in every state in the continental U.S.
This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
Robert Nold is a regular writer for the rocky Mountain Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society and theColorado Gardener. His articles have appeared inThe American GardenerandHorticulture, and he was a contributor to the 2004 revision ofThe American Horticultural Society's A–Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. He is the author of two award-winning Timber Press books:PenstemonsandColumbines.
“The only book I know that gives up–to–date information about this genus of about 250 species of very desirable, dependable flowering plants.. . . . It’s the perfect book to give someone if you are trying to stimulate interest in perrenial gardening.” —
The Washington Post“Nold’s enthusiasm for penstemons is so strong that the reader will be tempted to try these plants in the rock garden, perennial border, native plant area or in containers.” —
National Gardener“Nold’s dual perspectives, botany and horticulture, have merged into a beautifully written book about a genus he clearly loves,
Penstemon.” —
American Gardener“Usefully illustrated with wonderful botanical watercolours and with photographs which show the plants in their natural (and often unlikely) conditions.” —
Gardens Illustrated“The book will be of great value to any student of the genus, botanical or horticultural, and essential for any botanical or horticultural library.” —
Choice“The style is humorous and readable.l#
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