Irrlicht astilbe
Astilbe ×rosea 'Irrlicht'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Notes
'Irrlicht' astilbe (Astilbe ×rosea 'Irrlicht') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland borders, and mass plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. White flowers appear from late spring to mid summer. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Siebold's hosta, Coralbells, Cinnamon fern, and Sedge.