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: 30 to 36 inches (75-90cm)
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches (45-60cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Foliage Mound Height: 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm)
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
Mg (Magnesium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Na (Sodium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Divide every 3-4 years when overcrowding occurs.

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Common names
  • Astilbe
Also sold as:
  • 'Erika'
  • Astilbe x arendsii 'Erica'

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Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2012-06-30
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Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2014-06-18
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2013-06-19
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2014-06-12
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Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2013-06-19
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by Joy (Kalama, Wa. - Zone 8b) on Sep 3, 2015 12:23 AM concerning plant:
    This Astilbe has a wonderful sweet fragrance that reminds me of grape kool-aid. Luscious!!

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