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Astilbe (Japonica Group)

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

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe (Japonica Group) (hybrid Japanese astilbe) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers, edging and ground cover.