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Astilbe 'Etna' (Japonica Group)

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 70 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Etna' (Japonica Group) (false spiraea) produces showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.