Provides information such as descriptions ranges, and information on hardiness on seven hundred species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers found in the Northeast of the United States. Explains where they can be found and where the best places are to use them for restoration or in gardens. Includes color photographs.
Content Note
Species descriptions. Ferns -- Grasses -- Wildflowers -- Vines -- Shrubs -- Trees -- Appendix. Plants that tolerate wet soil -- Plants that tolerate dry soil -- Plants that tolerate shade -- Plants with flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds -- Plants with fruits that attract birds -- Plants with fruits that attract mammals.