Astilbe

Sweeping perennial borders frame a classic estate lawn, where a white bridge and mature oaks anchor long views toward the home.

Shade-loving ferns, hostas, and astilbe blanket the understory, forming a soft tapestry of color and foliage on the woodland edge.

A naturalistic dry-creek bed winds through layered perennials and native plantings, creating texture and movement throughout the landscape.

Flagstone extends to a welcoming gathering area.

This curved bluestone walkway is lined with lush plantings. The lime green flowers of the lady’s mantle contrasts beautifully with the deep eggplant color of the coral bells. The mass of crimson red astilbe and white Annabelle hydrangea complete the look.

This large sweeping perennial bed is bursting with color with purple Hummelo lamb’s ear in the foreground to the crimson red of the bee balm. Coral bells, astilbe, and fading allium flowers provide interest.

Densely planted beds of pink astilbe and white Annabelle hydrangea with stone retaining wall in the background.

Outcropping stone steps and terraced walls overflowing with purple perennial geranium, astilbe, and pockets of day lilies to come.