"This spectacular resource book shows the gardener over 100 low-water-use plants that bring color, beauty and utility to the landscape." "With continued national concern over water use, Xeriscape gardens are a sensible option for today and tomorrow. Published in cooperation with Denver Water and the American Water Works Association, and reviewed by professional horticulturalists and landscapers, this fully illustrated reference offers complete information...

The Colorado Rare Plant Guide identifies Colorado's rarest plants to facilitate the collection of botanical data, establish conservation priorities, and enable informed land management decisions. Colorado Natural Heritage Program. Keywords: Botanical research, Colorado, rare plant species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS, threatened species, endangered species, species of special concern, U.S. Forest Service, USFS, Bureau of Land Management,...

"How do plants grow? It's a mystery! It's a riddle! A puzzle! A quest! Time to find out what plants are about!"--Back cover.

The Strategy represents a collective vision for plant conservation in Colorado, emphasizing a proactive approach to ensure the long-term stewardship and viability of Colorado's rarest plants. Colorado's rare plants are an important and irreplaceable part of the state and nation's natural heritage. The majority of the state's 155 imperiled species are plants.--P. iv.