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Astilbe 'Alive and Kicking'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 2.5 m (3 - 8 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Astilbe 'Alive and Kicking' (hybrid astilbe) bears greyish magenta and fragrant blossoms during mid summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.