TY - BOOK ED - Plant Select (Firm), TI - Pretty tough plants: 135 resilient, water-smart choices for a beautiful garden SN - 9781604697353 AV - QK754.7.D75 P74 2017 PY - 2017/// CY - Portland, Oregon PB - Timber Press KW - Drought-tolerant plants KW - Plants KW - Drought tolerance KW - Hardiness N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; How to use this book -- Tender perennials and annuals -- Petites -- Groundcovers -- Perennials -- Ornamental grasses -- Vines -- Shrubs -- Trees and conifers -- Plant reference guide N2 - There's a growing demand for dependably hardy plants that require less maintenance and less water, but look no less beautiful in the garden. Plant Select--the leading purveyor of plants designed to thrive in difficult climates--meets this need by promoting plants that allow gardeners everywhere to have stunning, environmentally-friendly gardens that use fewer resources. Pretty Tough Plants highlights 135 of Plant Select's top plant picks. Each profile features a color photograph and specific details about the plant's size, best features, and bloom season, along with cultural needs, landscape features, and design ideas. The plant list includes perennials and annuals, groundcovers, grasses, shrubs, and trees. A chart at the end of the book makes it easy to choose the right plants for specific conditions and needs ER -