Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst'

astilbe

Family	Saxifragaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	acidic to neutral

Description	Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst' (astilbe) bears showy and faded fuchsia blossoms during late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses	Border, edging, ground cover, mass planting, waterfront and woodland.