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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bernadette Vangool Even if you are living in the open prairie, your yard is sure to have some shady areas - perhaps in the ...

Dwarf astilbes, which aren't much more than 12 inches tall, make great border plants. Other sizes are at least 24 inches tall, all the way up to three or four feet. By choosing different cultivars you ...

They'll create a colourful haven with minimal effort ...