Montgomery Astilbe
These plants will also attract hummingbirds.
The Astilbe Montgomery, 'Astilbe japonica', a spring planted tuberous root, produces wonderfully deep red flowers with dark bronze foliage that changes to green in the spring.
The Montgomery prefers a shady area, but they will tolerate some morning sun.
Astilbe can be used for cut flowers, borders, and shade gardens.
The contrast of the flowers and the glossy foliage is striking.
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Prune raspberries in the spring of their second year to 3 1/2 feet. This will force the side branches to grow providing fruit later in the summer.
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