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Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard 'Radius'

Astilbex arendsii

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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

x arendsii (ar-END-see-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Snug_As_Bug_Rug

Sterling, VA (Zone 7a) | March 2010 | positive

This plant survived our terrible 2010 snow blizzards here in VA. I have to commend its ability to survive such a harsh winter!! Snug.

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Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard 'Radius'

Astilbex arendsii

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