Coastal Garden Plants: Maine to Maryland
Coastal Garden Plants: Maine to Maryland is an illustrated guide to flowers, shrubs, and trees of the northern Atlantic coastal region. Its listing describes more than 400 color photographs, historical and mythological material, original plant tales, and a names index for reference.
At a glance
- Covers garden plants from Maine to Maryland, including flora found in Portland, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
- The listing describes over 400 color photographs taken in natural settings.
- Combines plant imagery and a names index with historical, mythological, and original plant stories.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- A substantial photo collection offers visual context for northern coastal flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- The names index is described as useful for quick reference alongside the narrative material.
- The regional scope can serve coastal gardeners, native-plant enthusiasts, and botanical garden visitors.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Schiffer |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 28, 2013 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0764344021 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0764344022 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.1 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Gardeners in the northern Atlantic coastal region seeking an illustrated regional reference.
- Native-plant enthusiasts and visitors to East Coast botanical gardens.
- Readers interested in plant lore as well as garden photography.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a strictly technical planting manual, since the listing emphasizes photographs, stories, and reference use.
- Readers looking for a guide focused on regions outside the Maine-to-Maryland coastal area.
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Frequently asked questions
What region does the book cover?
The title and listing describe the northern coastal region from Maine to Maryland, with examples including Portland, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
What kind of content is included?
The listing describes more than 400 color photographs, historical and mythological material, original plant tales, and a names index.
Can it be used as a quick reference?
The listing says it may be used as a quick reference guide and mentions a cross-reference names index.
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