Astilbe, Montgomery

Astilbe Japonica 'Montgomery', False Spirea 'Montgomery', False Goat's Beard 'Montgomery'

Large, full trusses of dark red plumes above mounds of green foliage that emerges bronze in spring. Good in pots and tubs. Nice colorful landscape accent and mass planting in moist areas, such as around pools. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 20"-24" (in)
Water Needs Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams
Astilbe, Montgomery | Astilbe Japonica 'Montgomery', False Spirea 'Montgomery', False Goat's Beard 'Montgomery' || Large, full trusses of dark red plumes above mounds of green foliage that emerges bronze in spring. Good in pots and tubs. Nice colorful landscape accent and mass planting in moist areas, such as around pools. An herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade, Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams
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