Take the confusion out of choosing plants that will thrive in your garden. From the many varieties available today, find out which plants are right for your garden's conditions and how to keel) them healthy and beautiful. The 500 plants listed include old favorites as well as more unusual plants: chive, hollyhock, crown imperial, snowdrop, geranium, water lily, and tomato. Each listing gives a description of the plant and its place of origin; its growth rate and size at maturity; cultivation and propagation instructions; susceptibility to pests and diseases; sun, soil, and moisture requirements; and whether it's suitable for growing in a container. Additional lists help you select plants by their scent; color; performance, including length of flowering season; and their use as design elements. A perfect gardener's reference book.