Amethyst Astilbe
Amethyst Astilbe
Amethyst Astilbe
Amethyst Astilbe
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Amethyst Astilbe

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Part Sun to Part Shade (2-5 hours)Moist to Wet30-inches tall x 36-inches wide
Plant Features

Amethyst Astilbe Plants produce the characteristic feathery plumes of the False Spirea, but with blossoms of a most noticeable and remarkable amethyst color. This full-leafed variety makes a beautiful backdrop for your shorter or more sparsely foliaged plants.


Common Names: false spirea, false goat's beard


Companion Planting: Ferns, Helleborus, Hosta


Amethyst Astilbe Plant Care Instructions: Plants should never allow to dry out. The spent flowers can be removed or left on for garden interest. Foliage can be trimmed back to the 2-inchs above the ground in early winter.

Plant Characteristics
Bloom Time: May, June
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Flower Color: Purple, Pink
Mature Plant Size: 30-inches tall x 36-inches wide
Habit: Upright
Foliage Color: Green
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Plant Needs
Light Level: Part Sun to Part Shade (2-5 hours)
Overwinter Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Moisture: Moist to Wet
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then every 4-5 weeks
Tolerates: Clay soil
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