Ferns/Astilbe/Aconitum???

I have a rather narrow, awkard area that I need something with height and
ruffle.  I am thinking of 'Royal Ferns' or astilbe 'Straussenfedder'
(ostrich plume).  The area is not dry but not really moist either as there
is a blue spruce to one side, and 'Skyline' honey locust (under which the
plants are needed) to the other.  I water regularly but both of these do
tend to suck up water quickly.  Can anyone share any insight and/or
experience with either of these?

Alternately, I'm thinking of transplanting my aconitum over there but have
heard that they don't like to be disturbed.  They're just not doing anything
spectacular right now where they are - usually trash-out when it is time for
them to bloom.  Any advice in that regard is also greatly appreciated!

Louise Niemer, zone 5
Park Hills, Kentucky


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