Astilbe x arendsii 'Sister Theresa'

Astilbe, False Spirea

Family: Saxifragaceae Saxifrage


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Salmon
Bloom time Early Summer to Late Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage