Amethyst Astilbeis a mounding herbaceousperennialwith dark green fern-like foliage. Feathery panicles of rich lavender pink flowers bloom abovetheleaves in late spring into summer. Flowers best inpart shadeand rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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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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Culture: |
Part Sun,Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring,Summer |
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 byF. D. Richards,Astilbe x arendsii ‘Amethyst’, 2015, (3)Kor!An ( ),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.
