Montgomery Astilbe
Best vibrant perennial for adding consistent color to shaded garden spaces.
These feathery, deep-red plumes bring a high-impact splash of color to the dim, damp corners of your garden where most flowers struggle. While they demand consistent moisture to thrive, the trade-off is a low-maintenance perennial that keeps your borders vibrant and your vases full all summer.
$25.00
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vivid color and texture for their shaded landscapes
- Busy gardeners desiring beautiful, fuss-free plants for their outdoor spaces
- Homeowners in wildlife-prone areas seeking resilient, attractive garden additions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in dry climates or those who prefer drought-tolerant plants
- Individuals with sunny gardens or those seeking versatile sun-loving perennials
- Impatient gardeners desiring immediate impact or rapid garden fill-ins
Performance breakdown
Bloom Vibrancy
Produces some of the deepest, most saturated red plumes available.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to thrive once established in moist soil.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies and essential pollinators to the garden landscape.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to borders, water features, or mass planting schemes.
Cut Flower Utility
Feathery plumes hold up beautifully in fresh floral arrangements.
Environmental Resilience
Deer resistance and broad soil tolerance simplify site selection.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
18-24 inches
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
Leaf Type
Deciduous/Herbaceous
Growth Rate
Medium
Sun Exposure
Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States, Prefers Morning Sun Only in Southern States
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Well-Drained, Moist, Salt Tolerant
Uses
Accent Plant, Mass Planting, Near Water Gardens or Ponds, Rock Gardens, Under Power Lines, Understory Planting, Flowering
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Plant Type
Perennial
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