Astilbe - Purple

DESCRIPTION: This variety produces showy purple plumes, rising above deep green leaves; dense, upright form; perfect in a shady spot with dappled light; prefers moisture so water regularly for abundant flowers and nice foliage.

BOTANICAL NAME: Astilbe chinensis 'Taquetti'
OTHER NAMES: Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 75 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 50 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Prefers shady areas
FLOWER COLOUR: Mauve purple
FLOWERING TIME: Summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average to moist
OTHER FEATURES: Border, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Moisture Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant