Astilbe
Astilbe is a flower in the Saxifragaceae family. It grows best in part shade to shade with medium to high moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-8.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Perennial (division) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Feathery plumes for shade; cut/dried flower.
Astilbe is a clump-forming shade perennial with fern-like foliage and airy feathery plumes in white, pink and red; needs consistently moist soil. Propagated by division.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Astilbe × arendsii|Hardiness zones: 3-8|Propagation: division|Light: Part shade to shade|Water: Medium to high|Mature size: 1-4 feet
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