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    Astilbe 'Queen of Sheba'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Astilbe 'Queen of Sheba' plant details

    Astilbe 'Queen of Sheba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with purple foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe 'Queen of Sheba'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe 'Queen of Sheba'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Piet Oudolf selection from Holland. The very deep purple foliage has flowers that are white and slightly weep when blooming. Wonderful!

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Astilbe 'Queen of Sheba' plant

    How to Grow Astilbe 'Queen of Sheba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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