General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 20 to 24 inches (50-60 cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 16 inches (30-40 cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
Mg (Magnesium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Na (Sodium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR; PP14,855
Parentage: Unknown

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Common names
  • Astilbe
  • False Spirea
  • False Goat's Beard
Also sold as:
  • Astilbe x arendsii 'Rock and Roll'

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Date: 2013-08-22
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Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
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Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

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