General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 16 to 18 inches (40-45cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 15 inches (30-38cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
Mg (Magnesium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Na (Sodium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR; PPAF
Parentage: Sprite x Purpurkerze

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Common names
  • False Spirea
  • Japanese Astilbe
  • Star Astilbe
  • Astilbe
Also sold as:
  • Astilbe simplicifolia

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Date: 2009-07-31
 Courtesy Growing Colors
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Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
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