Common names:
Astilbe
False Goat's Beard

Botanical names:
Astilbe arburAccepted
Astilbe scsiinhneSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10b
Flowers:Nocturnal
Inflorescence Type:Spike
Underground structures:Taproot
Dynamic Accumulator:Nitrogen fixer
P (Phosphorus)
K (Potassium)
Mg (Magnesium)
B (Boron)
Cu (Copper)
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Pollinators:Self
Miscellaneous:Thorned: 8;BPP,2 187PR
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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