Best Perennials of the Rocky Mountains and High Plains [Paperback]

James Tannehill (Author), James E. Klett (Author), Celia Tannehill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2002

Planning a successful perennial garden in Colorado, the Rocky Mountains and High Plains come with its share of soil and climate challenges. "Best Perennials for the Rocky Mountain High Plains" is a comprehensive guide to the best performing perennials based on performance results from Colorado State University's W.D. Holley Plant Environmental Research Center (PERC). The 322 plants described in this publication were rated according to landscape use, height, width, foliage colour and fall effect, winter injury, ornamental fruit, disease and insect problems. These top-performing perennials are ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, wildflower gardens, and the traditional perennial border. Plants that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are also featured. This book is a necessary tool for the horticulture industry, landscape architects and designers, park personnel, the home gardener, and horticulturists in the Rocky Mountain-High Plains region.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Celia Tannehill and James E Klett PhD

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Colorado State University Publications & Prin (December 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188914309X
• ISBN-13: 978-1889143095
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Probably Good For Professionals, December 16, 2008

By 

J. A. Eastman "boomer" (Cheyenne, WY) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Best Perennials of the Rocky Mountains and High Plains (Paperback)

I bought four books to study and to get some ideas for reviving our old yard. You win some and you lose some.

The plants in this book are in order by their Latin names. There is a common name index in the back, but you have to already know what you are looking for in order to use it.

The book has some beautiful color photos, but not everything is photographed. There are tables in the back of the book showing average blooming times of the plants, by months and days.

This would probably be a very useful book for a landscaper or other professional. For me, it just didn't work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice reference book, December 21, 2008

By 

S. Fuller (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Best Perennials of the Rocky Mountains and High Plains (Paperback)

A pretty good reference for Rocky Mountain gardeners. As a nursery professional it's not quite as comprehensive as I sometimes need but for most people will be a great addition to their library.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gardening, June 14, 2007

By 

S. Rieck (Littleton, CO) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Best Perennials of the Rocky Mountains and High Plains (Paperback)

This is a most excellant gardening book for those of us on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. It is a very good source of information a good complement to Xeriscape Gardening.