Sedum: Cultivated Stonecrops

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Summary: indispensible reference on the genus Sedum
Review: A thorough and up-to-date reference of species andcultivars of the genus Sedum. The focus of the bookis botanical, but there is sufficient horticultural information included to make it very useful for gardeners as well as collectors. All species are described with notes on distinguishing features, variation, and horticultural availability and use. Many excellent color photos and informative line drawings. This is the standard reference for anyone with a serious interest in sedums.

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Summary: An excellent resource for the enthusiast
Review: This was the first reference book in many years to provide an in-depth guide to identifying the many species of sedums. The author provides details regarding 400-plus different kinds of sedums, with photos and identifying characteristics, native habitat, horticulture, etc. The book provides some general information on growing sedums (temperature, water, light, pests, propogation), but the bulk of the book is devoted to a discussion of individual types. With its in-depth, scientific treatment of the subject, it is not necessarily a book for a beginning rock gardener, but anyone past the initial stages of growing sedums would find it useful, and it is a must-have for a nursery owner.