pinewood perennial gardens

Native. This species is more compact than the above, growing from 1.5-4' tall. Light-blue flowers appear during mid- to late summer. Requires even moisture for best growth. Z 4-8.

Low, mounding perennial with densely branched stems. Forms a colony from underground rhizomes. Florets consist of blue-purple ray flowers and yellow disk in fall. Prefers full sun with average to dry soils. Attractive to pollinators and butterflies. 15" h x 24" w. Z 5-8.

Violet-blue flowers develop during fall on mounding plants growing 2-3' high. Grows best in well-drained soil and sunny sites. An easy to grow plant that will attract pollinators and butterflies. 2-3' h x 2-3' w. Z 4-9.

Compact variety with rounded habit becomes covered with light blue flowers with yellow centers in early fall. Tolerant of dry conditions and prefers sunny sites. Alternative for potted mums. 12-18" ht x 12-24" w. Z 4-8.

Compact variety with rounded habit becomes covered with pink flowers surrounding a yellow center in early fall. Tolerant of dry conditions and prefers sunny sites. Resistant to rust and mildew. Alternative for potted mums. 12-18" ht x 12-24" w. Z 4-8.

Popular astilbe with white flowers on 24" stems. Z 4-8. (M)

Low growing plant with dense, lavender-purple flowers to 8-12" tall in midsummer. Z 4-8. (M)

A stately astilbe with flower plumes to 42" high. Flowers emerge violet-red and lighten with age. Extends the flowering season as this is a late blooming variety. 42" ht x 24" w. Z 4-9. (L)

Dark purplish-red flowers on 18-20" tall stems during midsummer. The glossy, bronze green foliage forms a mound 8-12" high. Z 4-8. (M-L)

Large, creamy-white triangular plumes in midsummer. The smooth and glossy leaves are not as coarsely textured as others in the Visions Series. 18" ht x 18" w. Z 4-9.