Astilbe x rosea 'Peach Blossom'

 Sizes available: HPP #1

Basics: zones 4-8, 20" x 18", part sun to part shade, blooms in mid-summer with fluffy spires of light pink with a hint of peach, prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil and does not want to dry out

Common names: False spiraea

Family: Saxifragaceae

Origin/Distribution: The species occurs in east Asia. This hybrid is sometimes listed as Astilbe japonica.

Habitat: rich, moist woodlands with high light shade, damp woods edge with afternoon shade

More: provides pollen and nectar, is rabbit, deer, and juglone tolerant, makes a good cut flower either fresh or in seed, has attractive dark green leaves

Nursery: Honey Petal Plants

Image credit: Bluestone Perennials