Download or read book An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials written by Wolfram George Schmid and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2002 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedic reference on shade perennials provides information on more than 7,000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, including practical growing tips and chapters on soils, watering, fertilizing, and types of shade.