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Astilbe biternata

Appalachian Astilbe

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$10.75 Regular Price

  • Product Info

    Appalachian Astilbe (Astilbe biternata)
    Saxifrage Family
    This is the only native Astilbe to the US.This dramatic shade plants has large, airy leaves, and large panicles of creamy white flowers. It would prefer to have moist soil, but is somewhat adaptable to average soil. Plants are dioecious, having male and female plants. Plant in morning sun or high, dappled shade. Try planting with coral bells, cherokee sedge, or eastern columbine.
    Blooms: Cream, 2-3 weeks, May-June
    Leaves: Bright green, up to 2’ long, deciduous, but nice yellow fall color
    Height:3-5’
    Space: 2-3’
    Soil: Moist-Average
    Exposure:  Part shade-Shade
    Fauna: Great pollinator plant–lots of variety in pollinators
    Seeds: Seed heads are large and showy, seeds are very small
    Deer Resistance: Medium
    Zone:5-8
    Native Status: NC native, common in the Mountains, uncommon in the Piedmont
    Provenance: TN, asexually propagated