Montgomery florist's spiraea
Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Orange, pink, purple, red, white
- Foliage color
- Brown/copper, green
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Montgomery' florist's spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, woodland settings, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, loamy soil. It forms a tidy clump that draws butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Give it a spot that stays damp.
Pairs well with Columbine, Cinnamon fern, and Jack in the pulpit.