Any gardener can find imaginative solutions to many common problems by considering the possibilities of these versatile annuals. They range from creepers to large shrubs to tree-like succulents, and offer something to suit every soil and situation from dark, shady corners to hot, sunny slopes, and from soggy low spots to dry, well-drained spaces. The only book dedicated to this genus introduces its wide variety, and explains all aspects of care, cultivation, planting, and propagation.