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Astilbe. Whether added to borders, used in wet sites, or placed in containers, these feathery plumed blossoms atop fern-like foliage will add both vibrant color and texture to your garden.
These flowers can appear as early as November or December, and, once established, these plants can withstand temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Zones: 6 to 8 Size: 4 feet tall x 4 feet wide
These add charm to any perennial bed, but they don’t like soggy soils so make sure to plant in a well-draining area of your garden. Fast Facts USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Saururus cernuus is a herbaceous perennial that gets its most frequent common name, lizard's tail, from its white flowers that bloom in the summer months. [2] The inflorescence is usually 6 to 8 in long. [3] After floral maturity the white flowers turn brown, giving the plant its namesake, lizard's tail. [3]
Flowers, which bud late in August (when propagated in the Northern Hemisphere) at first resemble a new leaf, but emerge from their papery sheaves to a stunning whiteness; they are erect in perianth white and sometimes pinkish abaxially. The leaf-like bract is 1.8 to 4 cm. They grow best in full sun to part shade and require a medium wet soil.
[14] The two main things to remember when growing Streptocarpus are that they do not like soil that is too wet, and they do not like it too hot. Soil: Use an ordinary commercial potting mix with 1/8 to 1/4 perlite mixed in. This makes sure the soil will retain some moisture but not get boggy.