# Armitage’s Great Garden Plants — user reviews > 54 indexed App Store user reviews of Armitage’s Great Garden Plants by Allan Armitage, rated 3.50/5 from 33 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armitages-great-garden-plants/id621169534/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armitages-great-garden-plants/id621169534.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 7 ## Newest reviews (12 of 54) ### 3/5 — Covers many perennials and annuals shrubs, but not Exhaustive *2021-07-05, version 2.3.9* I’m not familiar with Mr. Armitage, so my expectations were off. Someone recommended the app as an helpful guide to individual plants, but there were no trees, nor the usual evergreens like arborvitae or holly. Just two types of roses. From a wealth of experience, the author recommends specific cultivars and solutions to a few specific gardening issues/categories such as drought-tolerant or deer-resistant plants. The app works just fine on my iPhone 11. ### 3/5 — Unable to use app *2020-11-10, version 2.3.9* I just purchased your app for iPhone XR. Nothing will show up and app crashes. ### 2/5 — Change font or background color, please *2020-07-14, version 2.3.7* I can’t see any of the black words on the black background :( ### 3/5 — Glitches *2020-04-09, version 2.3.7* Just got this. It’s not compatible with dark mode on iPhone 11 (the text isn’t visible). The support link doesn’t work. The developer’s website doesn’t load. I haven’t looked at the app in depth but it looks good and comes from one of the best horticulturists anywhere. So I’m hopeful, but off to a rocky start with no apparent way to get the kinks worked out. Sigh. ### 2/5 — What is going on with this app *2019-04-19, version 2.3.2* Not able to use this app at all every time I open it it crashes. Is there going to be a upgrade of some kind. ### 3/5 — Not compatible with iPhone Xr? *2019-04-06, version 2.3.2* The App Store says this app is compatible with my new iPhone Xr, but when I open the app it just crashes. I used it before on my iPhone 6, and I continue to be able to use it on my iPad – but I am disappointed that I cannot use it on the Xr so that I can reference it while I am in the field. Also, the link to the developer site leads to a website that is not built yet, so I cannot directly contact the developer for a solution. ### 2/5 — Armitage App *2017-06-11, version 2.2.4* Not worth the money. Photos are very poorly done. No photos of different varieties of species. On a positive note the species descriptions are fairly lengthy and helpful. Overall I would rate the app 2 1/2. ### 2/5 — No search function *2015-09-14, version 2.0.9* This has the potential to be a very valuable app. I would suggest a search option so that people can search information specific to a plant they might be looking at purchasing. I was also hoping that Canada would be included, since the author is originally from here. This is USA specific. Currently it isn't really worth the purchase price. But hopefully it can be made more useful. I would also recommend the ability to search for plants by USDA zone that you live in. ### 3/5 — Intresting app needs better design! *2014-10-04, version 2.0.4* I really liked the app but it is hard to find your away around and the design is a little rough. ### 5/5 — Good quick reference *2014-08-21, version 2.0.3* Just like all Armitage books this is excellent ### 5/5 — Excellent Resource *2013-10-28, version 2.0* I will be recommending this App to my garden center customers, as well using it myself. Very useful gardening information from one of the industries leading experts. ### 5/5 — Plant categories *2013-10-17, version 2.0* Love the way he groups plant info into shade and sun tolerant, as well as gives info on deer tolerant plants. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-01-23, version 4.2.3* This app was recommended by a garden blogger, but I’m very disappointed in the amount of variety of plants found in the app. When I search for daisies for example, 2 varieties is all that appear! And Shasta daisies (one of the most commonly known) are not one of them. I looked at app for 10 minutes and requested a refund but it’s “not eligible “ for one. Don’t do it- Google is a better resource in my opinion. ### 1/5 — App fail *2025-02-13, version 4.2.3* App no longer opens. Cannot access content that was paid for. ### 1/5 — I’d like my money back *2024-04-07, version 4.2.0* I was expecting a comprehensive and interesting tool, and found so little as to be almost funny - and now it will not even open. Please return my purchase price. ### 1/5 — App not working anymore *2019-09-27, version 2.3.5* All of a sudden the app is no longer showing any plant info in any section. Help! ### 1/5 — Big trouble *2018-10-09, version 2.3.2* This app work well in the past, but now when I click on it, it comes up and then disappears immediately. I can’t seem to get any tech-support from the ‘app support’ button in the App Store ### 1/5 — No longer functional *2016-10-06, version 2.2.0* Since the most recent iOS update this app has lost all content. Links are available, but information has disappeared. ### 1/5 — Armitage's greatest perennial *2015-02-03* After reading one page, "Rules for Gardening", that said absolutely nothing of use I could not then get back to the home page, Judy kept getting promotion page for the App developer Sutro Media. Deleted immediately. Complete waste of £3.99 John ### 1/5 — Save your money *2014-03-13, version 2.0* This is the first I have bought written by Dr. Armitage. I was disappointed. I won't go out of my way looking for his books after seeing this. It does have beautiful pictures. I really wanted more about the plants than that and u tube videos. ### 1/5 — Wah, wah, wah, wah (disappointed trumpet) *2013-06-11, version 1.0* If you own the maestro's incomparable reference book already, save your bread. Unlike the Dirr app, this one isn't a digital version of the book. Is it well done, aesthetically pleasing and easy to use? Yup. Does it have much in the way of content (yet)? Nope. So for now, the big heavy fantastic books stay behind the seat in the truck or within army's reach on the shelf. Hope to see more plants added as time permits. ### 1/5 — Absolute rubbish at this stage, for the novice *2013-06-08, version 1.0* As a seasoned nursery man and rare plant junky I was shocked at how few plants were in this app. I did not find one new plant and the selection I could have compiled in a few afternoons. Unless you are new to gardening wait to buy until a much more thorough version is released. Sadly extremely extremely disappointed but hopefully it will improve in the future. Buyers beware. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Like a textbook in my pocket *2024-12-15, version 4.2.2* This is a very helpful app. I enjoy the many photos of different cultivars, Dr. A’s thoughts on the plants and the links to related videos. With this app, I am rarely caught off guard at the nursery when shopping for plants. It’s like having a textbook in my pocket. ### 5/5 — Great App from a trusted expert! *2022-08-06, version 2.4.1* Dr. Armitage is the foremost expert in herbaceous perennials and makes his vast knowledge available to all through this wonderful app. Great detail on plants for beginners and advanced growers! Well worth every penny. ### 5/5 — Useful information from a trustworthy source *2020-04-11, version 2.3.7* This app is great for anyone from beginner to experienced gardener. As a Master Gardener, I use this app and can confidently recommend it to others seeking answers. The app is easy to use and provides useful information from leaders in the gardening industry. Looking for pollinator plants? The app can help. Looking for deer resistant plants? The app can help. Want information about a particular plant? The app can help. Need to find a garden center near you? The app can help. These are just a few of the many resources provided by this app. Additional links are provided for further information. The information is updated as needed and new information is added periodically, such as the recently added Integrated Pest Management (IPM) section which provides sound guidance and practical advise to reduce the use of chemicals while having the garden of your dreams. I highly recommend this app! ### 5/5 — Very informative and helpful! *2019-10-21, version 2.3.5* Had some really good resources! ### 5/5 — Great app *2018-11-03, version 2.3.2* This is a really useful app for me! Like the pictures of each of the plants. My only suggestion would be a care section (ie can I cut down in fall, etc). ### 5/5 — Great App *2017-12-26, version 2.2.7* I have used this many times, and never failed to find it useful. I especially found the info on deer and pollinators very good! ### 5/5 — Garden book in my phone *2017-12-23, version 2.2.7* I love this app and recommend it to every gardener I know or anyone who has a gardener in their family. It’s a great gift. I’ve used the app since it’s launch and am amazed at the information, the updates and the wonderful photos. Thank you Allan. Really well done. ### 5/5 — This is incredible! *2017-12-15, version 2.2.6* Every time I open the app, new and updated information is at my fingertips. This is not simply generic empty info, as I see on other garden apps, but easily read, in-depth information. The topics on deer resistance and pollinators are great. And Dr A’s humor is also appreciated. ### 5/5 — Love his style! *2015-08-30, version 2.0.8* When I read the plant descriptions I feel like I'm listening to Dr. A instead of reading. Good information when looking at new plants for the garden. ### 5/5 — Extension agent *2014-09-01, version 2.0.4* Good app that is updated often! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-12.*