Astilbe Purple Candles

Common Name: Chinese Astilbe

• Dense, poker-like plumes emerge a rich violet-red, then lighten up as they age
• Blooms in midsummer
• Bold, dark green foliage with a coarse texture
• Has a unique look; makes a strong color statement in the garden

A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe). A later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers are borne on narrow, branched panicles. Though garden performance is far superior in moist soils, members of this species are moderately drought tolerant.

Height:

42.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic

Rain Garden

Rock Garden

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Fragrant Flowers

Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America