The New Book of Salvias
Sages for Every Garden
- Paperback
344 pages
- Release Date
3 May 2013
Summary
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 qualities. Salvias, commonly known as sages, grow throughout the world. They occur in many forms: perennial, biennial, annual herbs, and evergreen or deciduous shrubs. These amazingly varied plants are also noteworthy for their remarkable resistance to pests and diseases, their drought toleranc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781604695106 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1604695102 |
| Author: | Betsy Clebsch |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Timber Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 344 |
| Release Date: | 3 May 2013 |
| Weight: | 510g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“I discovered from this book that there are medicinal, cold-tolerant, shade-tolerant and water-wise salvias, too.” –Lexington Herald-Leader
”[Salvias are] in abundance at many garden centers now; however, I discovered from this book that there are medicinal, cold-tolerant, shade-tolerant and water-wise salvias, too.”
Lexington Herald-Leader“If anyone might be called ‘the salvia lady, ’ it’s Betsy Clebsch.”
San Diego Union-TribuneBetsy Clebsch
Betsy Clebsch is a noted amateur botanist and horticulturist in Northern California, having made and tended five gardens in Virginia, Texas, and California. Clebsch has participated in a number of plant explorations and regularly exchanges seed and rare plants, particularly salvias, with many botanical gardens.
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