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Herbaceous Perennials

Genus Astilbes for the Garden

Karen May 7, 2019 0 Comments

Also called false spirea, Astilbe is a genus of herbaceous perennials and members of the saxifrage family, Saxifrageceae, that also includes coralbells (heuchera), Bergenia, and Tiarella. Most astilbes are native…

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Name This Plant Game: Spring Blooming Perennials 5

Chuck June 4, 2010 0 Comments

This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…

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Plant Profile: False Spirea (Astilbe x arendsii)

Karen June 11, 2009 0 Comments

When the astilbes come into bloom, my secret garden takes on a soft and delicate look and I take special pleasure in spending time there. The feathery panicles of flowers…

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