Clumps of fernlike foliage topped with spires of bright color make this a favorite for the shade garden. Given plenty of moisture, they are tolerant of full sun, too.
Astilbe 'Elizabeth Bloom'
24" tall
Zones 4-8,
Full Sun/Partial Shade/Shade
Container Gardening: 4" pot
Pure pink spikes over deep glossy green foliage.
Astilbe 'Fanal'
20-24" tall
Zones 3-8
Full Sun/Partial Shade/Shade
Container Gardening: 4" pot
Early-blooming, deep red flowers.
Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'
10" tall
Zones 3-8
Full Sun/Partial Shade/Shade
Container Gardening: 3" pot
Lilac-rose plumes in July/August. Spreads like a ground cover.
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'
15-18" tall
Zones 4-8
Full Sun/Partial Shade/Shade
Container Gardening: 4" pot
