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Botanical Name |
Astilbe chinensis ‘Valerie’ |
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Common Name |
Chinese Astilbe |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Exposure |
Full Sun to Full Shade |
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Size for Description |
18 to 20 In. |
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Bloom Time |
Summer |
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Flower Color |
Violet-Blue |
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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 |
yes |
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Drought Tolerant |
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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 |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
a heavy bloomer - dense, blocky flower plumes |
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Care |
Deadheading will not increase blooms. If plants become dry
and crisp in a drought year, you may cut them back to the
ground. New green growth will appear. Do not cut back in
fall, but prune in spring. |
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