Astilbe - Dark Side of the Moon Dry Conditions Godzilla was discovered by Plant

Godzilla was discovered by Plant Delights Nursery in the mid-90s and is thought to be a sporeling of Pictum and Lady ferns making it taller and more tolerant of dry conditions that most athryrium ferns

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as redbuds belong to the pea family

it can have up to 8 petals giving it a unique and very full look

Astilbe - Dark Side of the Moon Dry Conditions Godzilla was discovered by PlantAn dramatic addition to the landscape, Dark Side of the Moon is a unique dark leafed Astilbe with purple flowers. The richly colored burgundy leaves provide an attractive mound of fern like foliages, that darken as they age. Dark stems rise up and raspberry purple panicles flowers rise up to create a spectacular display. Dark Side of the Moon blooms later than most astilbe and is useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. The foliage adds