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Astilbe crispa (Dwarf Astilbe)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000743



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Astilbe
Species: Astilbe crispa
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • August
Leaf Colour edit
  • Bronze
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lobed
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Droopy (10087)
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Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)


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Droopy (10087) wrote on Mar 12 2009
This mini-astilbe is mainly grown for it's foliage, which is bronze-green in spring, turning to a glossy dark green in summer. The foliage is stiff to the touch and looks a bit rubbery.

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