Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' | Proven Winners®

Common Name: Astilbe FEATURES Rich deep chocolate brown leaves. New leaves are yellow with a dark margin turning completely dark as they age. Raspberry buds open to rosy purple flowers. Award Winner Foliage Interest Attracts:  Bees Resists:  Deer Rabbits CHARACTERISTICS Plant Type:   Perennial   Height Category:   Medium   Garden Height:   20 - 22 Inches   Spacing:   24 - 28 Inches   Spread:   24 - 28 Inches   Flower Colors:   Purple   Flower Shade:   Rosy purple   Foliage Colors:   Black   Foliage Shade:   Black   Habit:   Upright   Container Role:   Filler PLANT NEEDS Light Requirement:   Sun or Shade The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). Maintenance Category:   Easy Bloom Time:   Mid Summer    Late Summer Hardiness Zones:   4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b Water Cate