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Botanical Name |
Astilbe chinensis ‘Mighty Chocolate Cherry’ |
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Common Name |
Chinese Astilbe |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Exposure |
Sun
to Part Shade |
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Size for Description |
45
in |
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Bloom Time |
Summer |
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Flower Color |
Red |
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Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Hummingbirds |
yes |
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Deer Resistant |
Rarely damaged by deer |
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Drought Tolerant |
yes |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
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Native |
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Walnut Tolerant |
yes |
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Wet Areas |
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Fragrant |
yes |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
Robust strong
velvety-red flower spikes with reddish-brown foliage |
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Care |
Cut
off dead flowers if desired.
Cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring. |
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Zone |
4 |
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