Author | : Paul Bonine |
Publisher | : Timber Press |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 0881929816 |
These are all words that describe the singular appeal of plants with black (or near-black) foliage, flowers, or fruit. For some gardeners, they are curiosities that yield a special thrill when closely examined. For others, they are invaluable for creating sophisticated designs in which dark leaves and foliage provide essential contrast with brighter elements. Whatever the source of their somber magic, these dusky denizens of the plant kingdom are irresistible to gardeners-or indeed to anyone drawn to nature's more unusual manifestations.