In the horticultural trade, where most bold and beautiful flowers are sun-lovers, astilbes (Astilbe spp.) provide a refreshing contrast. They are among the few flowers that can bloom with less than ...

If your yard gets more shade than sun, these hardy perennials will still deliver lush foliage and beautiful blooms year after ...

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

Q. Do astilbes do well in our area? I was thinking about planting some is a woodland garden setting. A. Astilbes or false spirea is a flowering perennial with fern-like foliage and feathery plumed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this video, learn everything you need to know about astilbe, a flowering plant known for its tall feathery blossoms that can ...

Most perennials prefer to be planted in spring or autumn, when the weather is cool and rainfall is abundant. But some drought- and heat-tolerant plants can be planted in midsummer too if you keep them ...