Perennials are the stalwarts of flower beds ... Plants are hardy in US hardiness zone 3 to US hardiness zone 8 and astilbes can grow in anything from full sun to partial shade.
In Zone 6, winter temperatures are cold but not as severe as in Zones 1-4, allowing for a diverse range of perennials. Native plants like the Hardy Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) thrive in this ...