Perennials & Biennials
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Astilbe andresii ‘Amethyst’ Z 5-8
pink plumes flowering in July, with oxblood tinged foliage
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Astilbe andresii ‘Amethyst’ Z 5-8
Three foot tall pink plumes flowering in July, with oxblood tinged foliageSize: 36"x 24"
Care: sun to part shade, moist soil essential. Immune walnut toxicity
Wildlife Value: attracts butterfliesAstilbe is Greek from a meaning “without” and stilbe meaning “lustre” referring to the fact that the leaves are not shiny. Early hybrid by George Arends, nurseryman from Ronsdorf, Gemany (1862-1952).
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Astilbe andresii ‘Fanal’ Z 4-8
Marlboro red plumes in June
Striking Marlboro red plumes in June
Size: 24"x 18"
Care: sun to part shade, moist soil. Immune walnut toxicity
Wildlife Value: attracts butterflies
Awards: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden MeritAstilbe is Greek from a meaning “without” and stilbe meaning “lustre” referring to the fact that the leaves are not shiny. Cross of A. japonica and A. davidii made by Arends, nurseryman from Ronsdorf, Gemany (1862-1952), in 1930.
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Astilbe andresii ‘Brautschleier’ Bridal Veil Z 4-8
White plumes turning creamy in July
White plumes turning creamy in July
Size: 30” x 30”
Care: sun to part shade, moist soil essentialAstilbe is Greek from a meaning “without” and stilbe meaning “lustre” referring to the fact that the leaves are not shiny. Hybrid by George Arends, nurseryman from Ronsdorf, Germany in 1929.
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Astilbe chinensis
Pink plumes in mid-summer
Pink plumes in mid-summer
Size: 24” x 24” spreads
Care: Sun to part shade in moist to moist well-drained soil, more tolerant of drier soil than modern ones. Immune to walnut toxicity.
Native: Siberia, China, KoreaUse in borders or woodland gardens, for a cut flower or leave it stand for winter interest. Astilbe is Greek from a meaning “without” and stilbe meaning “lustre” referring to the fact that the leaves are not shiny. Liberty Hyde Bailey termed this plant “graceful” in the early 1900’s.
