Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Saxifragaceae

Large astilbe with bright pink plumes on drooping stems. Dark green, deeply cut foliage. Often imitated, never equaled, it is always appreciated by gardeners. Syn.: 'Straussenfeder'

Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Fertilizer for flowering

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodJuly-August
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Maximum height3 feet (91.5 cm)
Maximum width20 inches (51 cm)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer