Pet-safe perennial
Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii
Also called: False Spirea
Astilbe. Plume-like flower spikes rise above ferny foliage in pink, white, red, or lavender. A reliable performer in moist shade.
Growing & care
Requires consistent moisture — failure to thrive almost always traces to drought.
- Sun: part shade to shade.
- Water: high; mulch heavily.
- Soil: rich, moist, slightly acidic.
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Native range
Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.