Astilbe × arendsii 'Amethyst' ~ Amethyst Astilbe size-8in-pot Easter camelia

Easter camelia

Root rot can be a significant problem in hot and humid climates

Must be propagated by division

attracting butterflies and pollinators

Clusters of small semi-double blue-violet to purple flowers with yellow centers bloom from late summer into fall

Astilbe × arendsii 'Amethyst' ~ Amethyst Astilbe size-8in-pot Easter cameliaAmethyst Astilbe is a mounding herbaceous perennial with dark green fern like foliage. Feathery panicles of rich lavender pink flowers bloom above the leaves in late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Height: 1. 5' 3' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring, Summer