Look at Me astilbe
Astilbe rosea 'Look at Me'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Orange, pink, purple, red, white
- Foliage color
- Brown/copper, green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Look at Me' astilbe (Astilbe rosea 'Look at Me') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, cottage gardens, and containers. 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, clay, or chalky soil. It forms a tidy clump with fragrant blooms that attract butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Plant it where the foliage can show off its brown and copper tones.
Pairs well with Columbine, Fire and Ice hosta, and Western sword fern.