Ornamental Grasses provides an accessible and comprehensive reference to the wide range of grasses available to gardeners today. Written by author, Rick Darke, Ornamental Grasses is based on his best-selling color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses. This guide describes 530 species and cultivars, including new introductions such as Silver Beauty, Little Midge, Gotemba, and Northwind. Cultivation information is given for all the plants as well as color maps of the hardiness zones of Europe and the United States, you will also find a list of nursery sources on both continents. Ornamental grasses thrive in a range of climatic and cultural conditions. Properly selected and used, grasses can contribute more beauty and interest with less maintenance than almost any other group of garden perennials. Ornamental Grasses offers general approaches, techniques and recommendations to help gardeners get the most from the grasses they grow. When used properly, running grasses can minimize maintenance. Their ability to knit together and cover large areas often makes the best choice for groundcover use and stabilization. Soft cover, 6"x 9", 225 pages, many beautiful color plates To order by phone call Toll Free 866-596-9982