Astilbe Milk and Honey

Perennial Spirea

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The creamy white plumes age to soft pink. Spring foliage emerges slightly marbled with silver then matures to solid green. Later mid-summer blooms extend the Astilbe season. Top Notch! Astilbe chinensis will tolerate drier conditions than most; although with summer heat, it still prefers and performs best with some moisture. Astilbe lend a refined grace to perennial borders and are considered essential to the shade garden. Perennial Spirea produce stunning plume-like flowers that move with the slightest breeze. Plants display lush deeply-cut green to bronze foliage that remains attractive for the entire growing season. Deer resistant.

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Code ASMH

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Plant Type Perennials

Species chinensis

Height Medium 28-30"

Spacing Plant 18-20" 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

Sold In Plantable Pots

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.