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Astilbe, Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard 'Purple Lance'

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

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 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

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Joy

Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) | February 2007 | positive

This beautiful tall astilbe is quite drought tolerant once established. Blooms mid-summer.
Mine is growing in a partly sunny area ...Read Moreand does very well there.

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