Astilbe × arendsii 'Amethyst' ~ Amethyst Astilbe

Amethyst 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 MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline.  Powdery mildew and wilt may occur.  Watch for japanese beetles.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Astilbe x arendsii Amethyst 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by F. D. Richards, Astil