Scientific name: Astilbe spp. & cvs.
Family: SAXIFRAGACEAE
Common names: “Astilbe”
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 4-8
Light: Part shade – full sun, more sun = more water requirement, part shade best
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile humus rich soil, will not tolerate alkaline or clay soils that dry out
Moisture: Even moisture
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 6″-4′ W 1′-3′, clump forming rhizome
Leaf and Stem shape: Handsome lacy green – bronze leaves
Flower: Plume like panicles of tiny red – pink – purple – white flowers
Maintenance: Low, can cut out spent flowers, divide every 4 years
Landscape use: Groundcover, focal point, edging
Propagate: By division
Pests & Disease: None if grown well
*Mostly deer resistant
Comments:Many ~AGM winning cultivars, very bring and loud when in bloom
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