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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

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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.

Gardening facts about Astilbe x crispa plant

How to Grow Astilbe x crispa

  • Soil Needs

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

    • even moisture - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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