Astilbe - Dark Side of the Moon Dry Conditions If you are looking for

If you are looking for a low mounding early spring phlox that won’t take over an entire bed

Cedar apple rust  - Some susceptibility

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Young trees may appear gangly and irregular

Care should be taken when pruning as inexperience can result in diminishing

Astilbe - Dark Side of the Moon Dry Conditions If you are looking forAn dramatic addition to the landscape, Dark Side of the Moon is a unique dark leafed Astilbe with purple flowers. The richly colored burgundy leaves provide an attractive mound of fern like foliages, that darken as they age. Dark stems rise up and raspberry purple panicles flowers rise up to create a spectacular display. Dark Side of the Moon blooms later than most astilbe and is useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. The foliage adds