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| Plant ID: | 379 |
| Latin Name: | Astilbe 'snowdrift' |
| Common: | Astilbe snowdrift |
| Plant Type: | 10 |
| Height/Width: | 1.5-2ft x 1-1.5ft |
| Sun Pref: | Part to full shade |
| Bloom Time: | July |
| Notes: | Astilbes are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They are clump-forming perennials which feature graceful, fern-like mounds of mostly basal, 2-3 ternately compound leaves |
| Care: | part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy, organically rich soils. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. If regularly watered, foliage will usually remain attractive throughout the growing season. A summer compost mulch helps retain soil moisture |
| pH: | 0 |
| Links | Astilbe 'snowdrift' |
| Qty | Purch Date | Price | Orig Price | Store | Planting Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9/5/2008 | 5.99 | Butlers Better Blooms | Next to dry creek bed |