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    Astilbe x crispa

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Astilbe x crispa plant details

    Astilbe x crispa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe x crispa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe x crispa

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact rosettes to 12” wide of foliage with a rumpled texture topped by 8” lilac spikes in late summer that dry on the plant nicely and provide winter interest. Part sun to bright shade in consistently moist to wet humus rich soils; long lived, adaptable, deer and rabbit resistant.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Astilbe x crispa plant

    How to Grow Astilbe x crispa

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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