Chinese astilbe
Astilbe chinensis
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Purplish-pink
Notes
Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis) is a perennial grown for its purplish-pink flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. The flowers open in mid to late summer. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Plants grow 48 to 72 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.
Pairs well with Lakeside Paisley Print hosta, Lady in Red lady fern, Bergenia, and Appalachian sedge.
Native range
Asia, Russia, India, and Myanmar.