Astilbe chinensis ‘Amber Moon’

Astilbe chinensis 'Amber Moon'

Type:: perennials that last
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators, great cut flowers, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit, striking foliage
Hardiness:: Zone 3 – 9
Mature Height:: 24-36in
Light:: part to full shade (4 hours or less sun), shade (northern exposure)
Water:: requires regular watering
Bloom Color:: pink
Bloom Shape:: plume
Bloom Time:: summer
Foliage:: chartreuse, red, variegated

Description

Showy pink plumes bloom over bright chartreuse foliage edged in red. A perfect shade perennial under dappled light with bold hostas and other shade tolerant landscape plantings.

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