Woodland Combo with Strong Foliage and Vivid Summer Blooms

This combination with strong all-season structure looks good year-round, but is enlivened in summer by the vivid and velvety purple spires of the astilbe blooms and in late winter into early spring, the apple green flowers of the hellebore are a welcome addition.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Design Considerations

Style: Northwest Eclectic, Woodland
Features: Fabulous Foliage, Winter Interest
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Changes

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low

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