Common names:
False Spirea
Japanese Astilbe
Star Astilbe
Astilbe

Also sold as:
  • Astilbe simplicifolia 'Key West'

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Color: Brown
Red
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type: Raceme
Underground structures: Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
P (Phosphorus)
S (Sulfur)
Zn (Zinc)
Cu (Copper)
Mo (Molybdenum)
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic: AR71P910F0 70P2B0P;4
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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