Astilbe Purple 2g

Astilbe Purple 

Description:
Astilbe Purple varieties, such as 'Amethyst', 'Purple Rain', 'Purple Lance', and 'Purple Candles', are stunning shade-loving perennials prized for their feathery plumes in shades of lavender, magenta, and violet-red. These hardy plants bloom from early to late summer, rising above lush, fern-like dark green foliage that remains attractive all season. Astilbe Purple is perfect for brightening shaded borders, woodland gardens, containers, and rain gardens. The flowers are excellent for cutting, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies while resisting deer and rabbits. Easy to grow and low maintenance, these perennials thrive in moist, well-drained, organically rich soil and bring months of color and texture to any landscape.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe × arendsii, or hybrids (varieties include 'Amethyst', 'Purple Rain', 'Purple Lance', 'Purple Candles')

• Common Name: Purple Astilbe, False Spirea

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Height: 20–48 inches (variety dependent)

• Mature Spread: 18–24 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming, mounded

• Foliage: Deep green, divided, fern-like

• Flower Color: Lavender, magenta, purple, violet-red plumes

• Bloom Time: Early to late summer (June–August)

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade (can tolerate sun with ample moisture)

• Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained; prefers acidic to neutral pH

• Water Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9 (variety dependent)

• Maintenance: Very low; cut back old foliage in early spring, deadhead for tidiness

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, tolerant of wet soils and shade

• Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and pollinators

• Uses: Shade gardens, borders, woodland gardens, containers, rain gardens, cut and dried flowers

Care Tips:

• Plant in partial to full shade for best results; tolerates more sun in cooler climates with consistent moisture.

• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather; mulch to retain moisture7.

• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

• Cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.

Add a dramatic splash of purple to your shade garden with Astilbe Purple-an easy-care perennial perfect for borders, containers, and woodland landscapes!