Alpine Plants of North America: Encyclopedia of Mountain Flowers from Rockies to Alaska | High Altitude Gardening & Hiking Companion

This book got me started growing alpines. All the major plants are covered, including Astragalus, Penstemon, Phlox, Eriogonum etc. Great photography throughout.This book is especially useful for those who want to grow plants from seed as it gives tips on each species. Graham has gained his knowledge and experience from actually growing these plants.Although the focus of the book is on Alpines, any gardener in an arid/high altitude region will find this book interesting.