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Astilbe 'Straussenfeder' (Ostrich Plume)

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 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 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Straussenfeder' (Ostrich Plume) (Japanese astilbe) yields showy, pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant has foliage that is dark green in colour. Astilbe 'Straussenfeder' (Ostrich Plume) (Japanese astilbe) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Astilbe 'Straussenfeder' (Ostrich Plume) is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.