| | | Family | Saxifragaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | | | Height | 38 - 45 cm (15 - 18 in) | | Spread | 38 - 45 cm (15 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | Astilbe 'Country and Western' (hybrid astilbe) bears faded red and fragrant blossoms during early summer. The foliage is dark green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Astilbe 'Country and Western' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |