Description

Bright lavender-purple plumes are dense and fuzzy. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Though garden performance is far superior in moist soils, Chinese astilbe are moderately drought tolerant. ht: 28″ spread: 16-20″ bloom time: mid- to late summer filtered sun, part shade, full shade average water and consistent water; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in sun. deer and rabbit resistant photo credit: Walters Gardens