Astilbe species
Botanical Name
Astilbe
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 8
Height
12 to 48 inches
Width
12 to 24 inches
Flowers
Early to late summer: white, pink, salmon, red, lavender
Light
Full to part shade
Soil
Moist, organic, well-drained
Planting and Care
Slow to establish, space smaller varieties 12 to 15 inches apart and larger varieties 24 inches apart, cut foliage back after late spring frost or drought, avoid wet feet in winter, leave foliage for winter protection, divide every 3 to 4 years
Problems
None serious, mildew, wilt, Japanese beetle, black vine weevil
Varieties to Consider
Color Flash TM - Colorful foliage, more sun tolerant