Deutschland Astilbe | Astilbe japonica insecticide covering plant with purple blossoms

covering plant with purple blossoms in spring prior to the French hybrid lilacs

Shape: Upright in youth

Distinctive burgundy new growth matures to gray-green

open growing habit

Deutschland Astilbe | Astilbe japonica insecticide covering plant with purple blossomsClumps of fern like foliage with upright, plume like flower stalks. Astilbe are a popular choice for shady gardens where they perform well if given a rich, moist soil and regular watering. This compact selection produces a mound of glossy, dark green, narrow, sharply toothed leaves with creamy white, pyramidal shaped plumes appearing in early summer. Seed heads may be removed or left on the plant for winter interest. Beautiful when massed in shade or