Japanese Astilbe
Astilbe japonica
Elegant plumes and fern-like foliage for your shaded sanctuary.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 1-2 Ft.
- Height
- 1-5 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Design image count
- 7
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Astilbe japonica is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that reaches up to 2.5 feet in height and width. It features glossy, fern-like foliage with toothed leaflets that provide texture even when not in bloom. In late spring, dense, pyramidal plumes of white, pink, or red flowers emerge, attracting pollinators. Ideal for woodland gardens or shaded borders, it thrives in moist, rich, well-drained loamy soils. While it prefers partial to full shade, it can tolerate more sun in cooler climates.