Astilbes are unique because they produce gorgeous blooms without much sun. These other plants will thrive in similar ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even if you are living in the open prairie, your yard is sure to have some shady areas — perhaps in the shadow of a fence, or a building or under the canopy of a tree. In the city, even the new lots ...