2005 August | Focus on Flowers - Indiana Public Media

Of course, obedience is in the eye of the beholder, and I don't believe this plant is obedient in all respects.

There are many members of the genus "Astilbe" that can provide white, pink and reddish-pink blooms in shade, or sun, if they have ample moisture.

Grey, silver plants soften the landscape if used wisely.

Try to plant shrubs to provide a succession of bloom from spring into fall.

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