Plants in genus astilbe
Astilbe biternata
Astilbe biternata is a perennial plant resembling an aruncus, with large, astilbe-like foliage. It is topped with tall spikes of whitish flowers in late spring, making it suitable as a backdrop in woodland gardens. This plant thrives in shaded areas and is known for attracting butterflies, adding a delicate touch to garden landscapes.
Astilbe 'Peach Blossom'
Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' is a plant known for its brilliant pink blooms and fern-like lacy dark green foliage. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy to heat and chill throughout USDA zones 4 to 8. This plant is disease and pest-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for partially shaded gardens with organically-rich, well-drained soil.
Astilbe 'Dark Side Of The Moon'
Astilbe 'Dark Side Of The Moon' features purple, near-black crinkled leaves and fluffy rosy purple-pink flowers. It grows 20-22 inches tall and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires enriched, well-drained soil with regular moisture.
Astilbe 'Cattleya'
Astilbe 'Cattleya' is a perennial known for its clear pink flowers that brighten moist woodland gardens in spring. It attracts butterflies and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a lovely addition to shaded garden areas.
Astilbe rubra 'Visions'
Astilbe rubra 'Visions' is a perennial known for its raspberry-purple, fragrant flowers and lacy blue-green foliage. It is deer and rabbit resistant, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. This plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, making it a beautiful addition to shaded garden areas.
Astilbe 'Alive And Kicking'
Astilbe 'Alive And Kicking' is a perennial with 32-inch tall flower spikes that display a rosy-pink coloration. It thrives in moist soils and is an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas.
Astilbe 'Straussenfeder'
Astilbe 'Straussenfeder' is a hybrid astilbe with lacy green basal foliage and 3-foot tall panicles of pink flowers that bloom in mid-spring. It thrives in hot, humid climates and performs best in moist soils. This plant's vibrant flowers and lush foliage make it a favorite for shaded gardens and borders, attracting butterflies and adding a splash of color to the landscape.
Astilbe rubra 'Little Vision In Purple'
Astilbe rubra 'Little Vision In Purple' is a compact, dwarf plant with fuzzy, fern-like leaves and rosy-purple flower spikes. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens. Growing 12 to 16 inches tall and wide, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This plant is perfect for shade gardens and container planting.
Astilbe 'Sprite'
Astilbe 'Sprite' is a dwarf hybrid known for its medium pink flowers and compact size, reaching only 10 inches tall. It was chosen as Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association, making it a popular choice for shaded gardens.
Astilbe 'Bronze Elegans'
Astilbe 'Bronze Elegans' is a hybrid plant featuring dark foliage and light pink flowers. It is known for attracting butterflies and thrives in part sun to light shade. This perennial is resistant to rabbits and is suitable for both sun and shade gardens.
Astilbe 'Hennie Graafland'
Astilbe 'Hennie Graafland' features light, feathery soft pink plumes and lacy deep blue-green foliage with a bronzy overtone. It grows 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, thriving in partial shade with consistent moisture. This plant is both deer and rabbit-resistant.
Astilbe 'Deutschland'
Astilbe 'Deutschland' is known for its white plumed flowers that bloom in late spring. It requires ample moisture to thrive, especially in southern climates, and is a popular choice for shaded garden areas.
Astilbe 'Maggie Daley'
Astilbe 'Maggie Daley' is a perennial plant with mauvy-purple panicles that bloom in mid to late summer. It features bronze-green, ferny foliage and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This plant grows in part sun to full shade and requires consistently moist soil, making it ideal for attracting pollinators.
Astilbe 'Spinell'
Astilbe 'Spinell' is a perennial plant that forms a broad clump topped by tall spikes of red flowers in early spring. Its vibrant blooms and shade tolerance make it a popular choice for adding color to shaded garden areas.
Astilbe thunbergii 'Professor Van Der Wielen'
Astilbe thunbergii 'Professor Van Der Wielen' is a perennial plant with a 20-inch tall mound of fern-like foliage. It produces 40-inch plumes of cascading white flowers in late spring to early summer. This plant prefers moist woodland gardens and can tolerate short periods of drought.
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil' is a perennial known for its white plume-like flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial shade and consistent moisture. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Astilbe 'Delft Lace'
Astilbe 'Delft Lace' is a perennial that forms a 26-inch tall by 16-inch wide clump. It features bright red sturdy stems and lacy dark green foliage edged in red. The salmon red buds open to lightly fragrant pink flowers, making it a beautiful addition to gardens.
Astilbe 'Inshriach'
Astilbe 'Inshriach' is a dwarf astilbe known for its finely cut leaf foliage and pink flowers in spring. It forms robust clumps in moist areas and is suitable for shaded garden settings. This plant attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners.
Astilbe 'Beauty Of Lisse'
Astilbe 'Beauty Of Lisse' is a hybrid astilbe with lime green foliage and 2-foot tall spikes of pinkish-lavender flowers. It blooms in late spring and forms 18-inch wide clumps. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Astilbe chinensis 'Diamonds And Pearls'
Astilbe chinensis 'Diamonds And Pearls' is a perennial with pure white flowers that bloom in early summer. It forms a 28-inch tall clump and is tolerant of heat and humidity. While drought-tolerant, it prefers slightly moist soil for optimal growth.
Astilbe 'Chocolate Shogun'
Astilbe 'Chocolate Shogun' is a deciduous clump-forming plant known for its dark purple foliage and blush pink flowers in spring. It performs best in slightly moist, rich soils and is ideal for part sun to light shade. This plant attracts butterflies and adds a dramatic touch to gardens with its contrasting foliage and blooms.
Astilbe 'Mighty Red Quin'
Astilbe 'Mighty Red Quin' is a large hybrid with bronze foliage that ages to dark green, topped with cherry red flowers in late spring to early summer. It thrives in moist soils and has won a bronze medal at the 2013 Plantarium Expo.
Astilbe 'Ellie'
Astilbe 'Ellie' is known for its large, white-branched flower spikes that appear in late spring. It performs best in moist soils, making it a suitable choice for shaded garden areas.
Astilbe rubra 'Vision In White'
Astilbe rubra 'Vision In White' is a perennial plant that produces large, fragrant, white plume-like flowers. It features bronze-green, finely-cut foliage and reaches a height of 20 to 30 inches at maturity. This plant blooms from late summer into fall and is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a hardy choice for partial sun and dappled shade gardens.
Astilbe 'Milk And Honey'
Astilbe 'Milk And Honey' features creamy white plumes that turn light pink, complemented by bronzy green foliage. It blooms profusely in late mid-summer and is resistant to deer and rabbits. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, thriving in partial to full shade with consistently moist soil.
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel' is a perennial with striking scarlet-red blooms and deep forest-green leaves with mahogany-red stems. It attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, and is both cold and heat tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 4 to 9. This plant requires consistently moist, well-drained soil and can grow in full sun to full shade, depending on the climate.
Astilbe 'Fanal'
Astilbe 'Fanal' is a perennial known for its striking red flowers, which are best showcased in mass plantings. This plant thrives in very moist areas, making it ideal for gardens with high moisture levels. Its vibrant blooms and preference for wet conditions make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add color to damp or shaded areas.