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    Astilbe grandis

    Also Known As

    • False Goat's Beard

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-7'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

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    Astilbe grandis plant details

    Astilbe grandis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe grandis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: panicles, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe grandis

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Chinese species developing very large leaves and flower stalks 5'-7' tall with a 2' wand of pale white flowers. Especially effective against a dark background. Rhizomatous so will increase. Prefers a good rich moist soil for maximum height and size.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Astilbe grandis plant

    How to Grow Astilbe grandis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Astilbe chinensis var. pumila

    aka Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila', Pumila Dwarf Astilbe

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe chinensis var. pumila flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda'

    aka Astilbe arendsii 'Bumalda', False Goat's Beard, False Spirea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda' flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii

    aka Taquetii Chinese Astilbe

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 18"-40"

    Width: 12"-25"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo'

    aka Astilbe 'Perkio', Astilbe x crispa Peter Pan, Dwarf Astilbe, Perkeo Dwarf Astilbe, Perkeo False Spiraea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7"-10"

    Width: 7"-10"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-16"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland' flower by Karl Gercens III
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