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Astilbe is one of the easiest perennials to grow as they can tolerate full shade to full sun. They do like a lot of water, especially when you are trying to establish the root system of a new planting.
Also known as feather flower, they are a long flowering perennial that will attract bees and butterflies
You have inspired me to get my flower bed cleaned up.
It’s a mess this year and time for some new perennials next year.
Now how do I keep the weeds down. I’ve tried preen and mulch
but I have weeds
Comment by Jen — July 23, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
This is one of the first years I have used mulch and it’s working for me. A lot of my perennials are large enough to block out the weeds on their own. What is preen?
Comment by admin — July 23, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
Quite a burst of color there!
Comment by Ben — July 23, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
Preen is some stuff you sprinkel in the garden to
keep the weeds down. I’d hate to see it if I didn’t use it. ha.
http://www.preen.com/newpreen/index.jsp
Comment by Jen — July 24, 2008 @ 6:56 pm
Astilbe is one of my favorites but I can’t grow it. I’ve tried several times. I don’t think I have the right conditions for it. My Mom has some that I admire.
Comment by Jessica — July 25, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
[...] This dried astilbe is still standing in my front garden. to view what it looked like last summer, look HERE. [...]
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