Astilbe August Light

Perennial Spirea

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Brilliant and beautiful! Blooming later than most Astilbe, the dense scarlet red plumes of August Light unveil their lush appearance in mid-summer. New foliage, lacy and elegant, emerges in spring tinted red. Astilbe are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They combine well with other moisture loving plants like Brunnera, Ligularia, Lobelia and Hosta.

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Code ASAL

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Plant Type Perennials

Species x arendsii

Height Medium 28"

Spacing Plant 18-24" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade

Zones

4-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay, Acidic

Water Needs High

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Special Features

Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Rabbit Resistant

Planting Sites

Shade Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant

Astilbe 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. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Astilbe Plant Care

Low care. Needs moisture during dry spells. Dried heads can be left standing if desired or cut down at anytime. 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.