Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger' (Evergreen Spurge) Location:GTN Montgomery Japanese Astilbe has masses

Montgomery Japanese Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of dark red flowers at the ends of the stems in mid summer

needs acidic soils

giving the appearance of stars

with a spread of 3 feet

Plants appreciate gritty

Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger' (Evergreen Spurge) Location:GTN Montgomery Japanese Astilbe has massesTruly one of the most striking variegated perennials; upright stems are clothed with powder blue foliage symmetrically arranged, with striking white edges; it really lights up the garden or border edgings; also great for rock gardens Tasmanian Tiger Evergreen Spurge is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants