Astilbe thunbergii 'Straussenfeder'

Astilbe thunbergii

False Spirea

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Salmon-rose flowers on large, open, arching plumes, not upright (like other cultivars).

Height

36-40 Inches

Spread

20 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

Wonderful cut and dried flowers!

Bloom Time

July-August (mid to late)

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Requires constant moisture to perform at best.
Excellent spilling over near water.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Lungwort (Pulmonaria saccharata), Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum), Maiden Hair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Plantain Lily (Hosta )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
• Crafts
• Dried Flowers
• Cut Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Rabbit Resistant
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist
• Rich