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Astilbe 'Amethyst'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Amethyst' (astilbe) bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bog, border, cut flowers, dried flowers and ground cover.
Special Characteristics Astilbe 'Amethyst' tolerates wet sites.