Amethyst Astilbe is a mounding herbaceous perennial with dark green fern-like foliage. Feathery panicles of rich lavender pink flowers bloom above the leaves in late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.
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Height: |
1.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline. Powdery mildew and wilt may occur. Watch for japanese beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Astilbe x arendsii Amethyst 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by F. D. Richards, Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst', 2015, (3) Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), Astilbe 'Amethyst' 01, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Astilbe x arendsii Amethyst 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
