Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Astilbe


Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis
Astilbe arendsii
(Only slight differences)

Perennial

Size:
Height 18-30”
Spacing 24”

Water: Must be kept moist.
Sun: Full Shade to Light Sun (eastern exposure)
Blooms: June - September

Landscape Use:Blooms in shade
Comments: Some varieties can get tall.
                    Not always easy to grow, but a
                    nice addition to a shady planting bed.
                            Can be used for cut flowers indoors.

Maintenance: cut back in fall.
Maximum elevation:  7,000 ft.


NOT Deer Resistant
 
  
 

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