Common names:
False Spirea
Japanese Astilbe
Star Astilbe
Astilbe

Also sold as:
  • Astilbe simplicifolia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Flowers:Showy
Flower Color:Brown
Flower Time:Spring
Inflorescence Type:Verticillaster
Underground structures:Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator:Nitrogen fixer
K (Potassium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Zn (Zinc)
Co (Cobalt)
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Miscellaneous:Genetically Modified: RABPFPP ;
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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