Plume Flower

Astilbe 'Key West' (simplicifolia hybrid) Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

Sunny Border Ohio, Baker's Acres, Cayuga Landscape Company

Description

A dwarf form, with deep magenta, feather-like plumes above dark green and burgundy foliage in summer. Flower spikes reach 15-18" tall, with foliage to 10".

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics