New book explores plants that thrive in Rocky Mountains

A new book from the Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association, "Rocky Mountain Guide: Plants That Thrive" is a resource for retail garden center customers, landscapers adapting to new turf regulations, wholesalers seeking to educate their clients and anyone looking to plant a successful garden in the Rocky Mountain region.

With an upgraded format including annuals and perennials, better organization and a high-quality photo for every plant, it delivers the most current and comprehensive information available.

This new edition combines two former CNGA  publications, the Annual & Perennial Guide and the Rocky Mountain Plant Guide, into one resource with expertly curated plant selections, detailed botanical descriptions and region-specific insights.

Contributors include Bridget Blomquist of Denver Botanic Gardens; James Klett, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Colorado State University; Harriett McMillan of Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center; and Susan Stauber of Ball Seed.

The guide is available for $300 per box of 100 for CNGA members. This publication is not for individual sale, but gardeners can inquire at their local garden center for copies. Orders can be placed on the CNGA website or by contacting CNGA at mamendola@coloradonga.org.