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Astilbe 'Cattleya'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
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 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Cattleya' (false spirea) bears showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour. Astilbe 'Cattleya' (false spirea) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bog, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Astilbe 'Cattleya' tolerates wet sites, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.