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Astilbe 'Granat'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Astilbe 'Granat' (astilbe) bears showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has deep green foliage that is glossy and medium textured.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Astilbe 'Granat' tolerates wet sites.