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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