Many gardeners find themselves in search of plants that will thrive in shade. The perennial called astilbe fits the bill Since shade covers much of my garden, over the years I have planted many shrubs ...

Astilbe is a stunning perennial to brighten up often-tricky, shadier spots in the garden. With the right care, astilbe plants can last for many years, so it pays to understand how to care for astilbe ...

Season-long color for the shade is hard to come by, yet one plant can deliver even in dark areas of the yard. Astilbe - or False goat's beard - gives you that much-needed color for shade, along with ...

One of the classic summer-blooming perennials that is much admired and used in Redlands is the astilbe. It is a showy plant filled with plumes of feathery flowers and delicate, airy, fernlike foliage.

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