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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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    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 grandis

    aka False Goat's Beard

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5b-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe grandis 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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