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Astilbe 'Red Sentinel' (Japonica Group)

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Astilbe 'Red Sentinel' (Japonica Group) (Japanese astilbe) bears showy, greyish red and fragrant flowers during early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites.