Astilbe
japonica
Montgomery
Perennial Spiraea
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 20-24" (Plant 12-18" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Summer to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Half Sun/ Half Shade to Full Shade
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Zones:
4-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Acidic, Normal, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Red /
Red
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Huge plumes of dark magenta red flowers in mid summer. Lush fern-like foliage emerges with bronze-red tints and matures to a deep dark green. Astilbe Montgomery makes an outstanding specimen when paired with white flowering plants.
Features to Note:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
- Wet Site tolerant
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- Winter Interest
- Attracts Butterflies
- For a shady spot
General Information:
Astilbe lend a refined grace to perennial borders. Perfect for the shade garden along with Hostas and Ferns. Lush deeply cut foliage is attractive for the entire season and is colored from green to bronze. Effective anywhere with rich moist soil and partial shade.
Plant Care:
Low care. Needs moisture during dry spells. Best to clean up in the spring as seedheads are attractive. Can be divided every 3-5 years in early spring. Cut through woody crowns to separate eyes to form additional plants. Add fertilizer or compost if desired when planting or moving and in late fall to winter.
