The New Book of Salvias: Sages for Every Garden

by Betsy Clebsch

Book Overview

Showcases 150 of the most beautiful, gardenworthy species. Salvia is derived from the Latin word salvare, "to heal," and for centuries salvias have been valued for their medicinal and culinary... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881925608
• ISBN13: 9780881925609
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

wonderful

I love this book! For any serious plant lover, this is a must. Ms. Clebsch inspires a love of this genus, Salvia, which comes from a word meaning to heal, to save. Ms. Clebsch has a big garden with lots of plants and tells us how to combine salvias with others. Her advice is practical and easy to follow. She is not trained as a botanist but knows more than most botanists about this genus. She balances scientific and design information. Her artwork is precise and beautiful. She has traveled the world to look at her beloved genus. Her passion gives inspiration to the rest of us to pursue our gardening dreams.

Adding over fifty new species and cultivars

Betsy Clebsch's New Book Of Salvias is a winner: it discusses the varied plants notable for their drought tolerance and beautiful flowers, and expands upon a prior edition in adding over fifty new species and cultivars. An alphabetical arrangement makes it easy for the gardener to locate the hybrid and species and includes botanical descriptions, habitat and blooming information, and background history.