Astilbe biternata

Appalachian Astilbe (Astilbe biternata)Saxifrage Family This is the only native Astilbe to the US.This dramatic shade plants has large, airy leaves, and large panicles of creamy white flowers. It would prefer to have moist soil, but is somewhat adaptable to average soil. Plants are dioecious, having male and female plants. Plant in morning sun or high, dappled shade. Try planting with coral bells, cherokee sedge, or eastern columbine. Blooms: Cream, 2-3 weeks, May-JuneLeaves: Bright green, up to 2’ long, deciduous, but nice yellow fall colorHeight:3-5’Space: 2-3’Soil: Moist-AverageExposure:  Part shade-ShadeFauna: Great pollinator plant–lots of variety in pollinatorsSeeds: Seed heads are large and showy, seeds are very smallDeer Resistance: MediumZone:5-8Native Status: NC native, common in the Mountains, uncommon in the PiedmontProvenance: TN, asexually propagated