An instant classic for the landscape! 'Dark Side of the Moon' is the only dark leafed Astilbe with purple flowers that's on the market
Rich deep chocolate burgundy leaves form an incredibly attractive mound of foliage
Emerging leaves are yellow with a dark margin with a glossy sheen that become completely dark as they age
Dark stems hold raspberry buds that burst forth with rosy purple flowers
Performs best both for growing and flowering in full sun in the north with adequate moisture, but also grows in shade
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
Garden performance is far superior in moist soils, members of this species are moderately drought tolerant
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Dried Seed Heads
Patio Container
Eclectic
Modern
Woodland Shade
Border Plant
Container
Cut Flower
Cut Foliage
Dried Flower
Fragrant Flowers
Mass Planting
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