Country and Western florist's spiraea
Astilbe 'Country and Western'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Country and Western' florist's spiraea (Astilbe 'Country and Western') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, shade gardens, and cut flowers. 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 wet, loamy soil. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It reaches 12 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Siebold's hosta, Aureola Japanese forest grass, Obsidian coral bells, and Western sword fern.