Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey' - False Spiraea cultivar

Sizes available: #1 (Trade gallon)

Basics: zones 4-9, 30" x 18", part sun to part shade, a white bloom that ages to pale pink about crisply dissected foliage in mid-summer, prefers a rich, moist but well-drained soil, resents drying out.

Common names: False Spiraea

Family: Saxifragaceae

Origin/Distribution: The species occurs in Japan, eastern China, and Korea

Habitat: Foothills and mountainous regions in the open shade of moist, deciduous forests, also on river and stream banks.

More: A pollen and nectar source, a good cut flower fresh or in seed, resistant to deer, rabbits, and juglone.

Source: Honey Petal Plants or Van Berkum Nursery

Image credit: Bluestone Perennials