Astilbe x arendsii 'Deutschland'

False Spirea Deuschland

Deciduous, Herbaceous Perennial

This herbaceous perennial for shade produces spires of creamy white blooms in summer and does best with consistent moisture. Use in containers and tubs, in beds as part of a mixed floral scheme, or massed as a blooming ground cover in a shaded and moist garden location.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Description

Size: 18 - 24 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Upright
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, White
Bloom Season: May, Jun, Summer
Flower Shape: Panicle


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Wet Soil Tolerant
Wildlife: Butterflies, Deer Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Late Spring / Early Summer
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Clumping

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading

Suitable Substitutes

Aruncus 'Misty Lace' | Goatsbeard

Perfect Partners

Asarum splendens 'Quicksilver' | Quicksilver Chinese Ginger
Wild Ginger

Plant Combos