Black Pearls Chinese astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Black Pearls'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black Pearls' Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Black Pearls') is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy soil. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Obsidian coral bells, Siebold's hosta, and Invincibelle Ruby smooth hydrangea.