Bright lavender-purple plumes are dense and fuzzy
Blooms in mid to late summer
Shiny, dark green foliage is attractive even when the plant is not in bloom
A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe)
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
Shorter varieties such as 'Pumila' make excellent groundcovers
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attractive Dried Seed Heads
Garden Style: Patio, Container, Eclectic, Rain Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Shade
Border Plant
Container
Cut Flower
Cut Foliage
Dried Flower
Fragrant Flowers
Mass Planting
