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: 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Pale 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
Other: Divide every 3-4 years when overcrowding occurs.

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Common names
  • False Spirea
  • False Goat's-beard
  • Astilbe Simplicifolia hybrid
  • Astilbe

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Location: Kalama, Wa
Date: 2009-07-25
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