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Astilbe, Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard 'Serenade'

Astilbechinensis

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Family

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Astilbe (a-STIL-bee)

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Species

chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Short 18". - plant 18" apart. zone 4-8. Leaves are bronze tinted when young. Rose-pink plumes in late summer.
Blooms: Late Spring...Read More

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Astilbe, Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard 'Serenade'

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