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The heart of Penstemon country : a natural history of penstemons in the Utah region / Mikel R. Stevens, Stephen L. Love, Tony McCammon.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Helena, MT : Sweetgrass Books, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: xii, 394 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cmISBN:
  • 1591522617
  • 9781591522614
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • SB413.P37 S84 2020
Online resources: Summary: What do you get when three horticulturists combine expertise and direct it towards a single plant genus? In this case, a fascinating volume detailing the natural history of the stunning wildflowers we know as penstemons. More specifically, the 76 species of penstemons found in the mountains, deserts, and canyon lands of Utah--the probable center of origin for this complex array of intriguing plants. Penstemon truly is Utah's wildflower. Within these pages you will find the most detailed and comprehensive information ever compiled for this group of Utah's floristic treasures. This book provides information on the discovery of each species, historical ethnobotanical uses, information on range and habitat, detailed description of foliage and flowers, and methods you can use to grow each species in your own garden. Take this book along on your next outdoor adventure and use it to identify and learn about each and every penstemon you encounter.--Adapted from back cover.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Non-lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves SB412.S437 S84 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 39352800190241
Total holds: 0

What do you get when three horticulturists combine expertise and direct it towards a single plant genus? In this case, a fascinating volume detailing the natural history of the stunning wildflowers we know as penstemons. More specifically, the 76 species of penstemons found in the mountains, deserts, and canyon lands of Utah--the probable center of origin for this complex array of intriguing plants. Penstemon truly is Utah's wildflower. Within these pages you will find the most detailed and comprehensive information ever compiled for this group of Utah's floristic treasures. This book provides information on the discovery of each species, historical ethnobotanical uses, information on range and habitat, detailed description of foliage and flowers, and methods you can use to grow each species in your own garden. Take this book along on your next outdoor adventure and use it to identify and learn about each and every penstemon you encounter.--Adapted from back cover.

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