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Herbaceous
Astilbe - Beautiful foamy flower masses
Jun 23, 2011
By Tom Knight |
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A rainbow of colors can be displayed in large masses OR individual plants planted in a row. VERY showy flowers.
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| Plant Common Name | Astilbe, False Spirea | | Plant Species | Species unknown | | Plant Type | Herbaceous - Perennial | | Plant Height & Spread | Normal Size
Height: Foliage 2 feet; Flower 4 feet
Spread: 2 feet
Controlled Size
Height: N/A
Spread: N/A
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VERY showy flowers. Frothy/Foamy flower texture.
Multitudes if flower colors available. | | Plant Negative Points | Requires considerable moisture BUT must be in a well drained soil. | | Plant Sun/Shade | Full sun to partial shade | | Plant USDA Hardiness Zone | zone4, zone5, zone6, zone7, zone8 | | Plant USDA Hardiness Text | Can be used as an annual in climates colder than zone 4 | | Plant Use on Railroad | A rainbow of colors can be displayed in large masses OR individual plants planted in a row can form a low screen to separate one section of the layout from another. | | Plant Misc Notes | Old flower heads need to be removed after flowering has ceased. TOO much water will cause foliage to develop browning on the tips of the leaves. |
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