Tall feathery blooms of reddish purple rise above deep bronze-green foliage. This more heat and drought tolerant selection thrives in dappled shade. Valued for their airy quality, the flowers are excellent for cutting. Seed heads add interest to the winter garden. Great in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
18" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average, High |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Loam |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics |
Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts |
Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens |
Vision in Red Astilbe | Chinese Astilbe 'Vision in Red', False Spirea 'Vision in Red', False Goat's Beard 'Vision in Red', Astilbe 'Vision in Red', Astilbe chinensis 'Vision's in Red' || Tall feathery blooms of reddish purple rise above deep bronze-green foliage. This more heat and drought tolerant selection thrives in dappled shade. Valued for their airy quality, the flowers are excellent for cutting. Seed heads add interest to the winter garden. Great in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer,
Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought 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, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens