Astilbe simplicifolia 'Pink Lightning'
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FALSE SPIREA, MEADOW SWEET
Family: Saxifragaceae
Pronounced: as-TIL-bee sim-plih-sih-FOE-lee-uh
GROWING GUIDE
Geographical origin:
Garden.
Plant group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 2-7, 14-17.
USDA zones: 3-8.
Heat zones: 8-2.
Mature size:
Height:: 18 inches (45 cm).
Width: 18 inches (45 cm).
Flowering period:
Early summer.
Flowering attributes:
Flowers emerge a purple-red color and change to a clear pink.
Leaf attributes:
Dark green leaves with a bronzy-green edging.
Growth habit:
Clump-forming.
This small gem is a good choice for a mid-season astilbe.
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