False Spirea
Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume'
Saxifragaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Source of plant
White Flower Farm
Description
Introduced 1952. ('Straussenfeder'). Rich coral-pink flowers borne in large, open, arching plumes. Acounterpart to 'Professor van der Wielen', and 'Betsy Cuperus'. These arching varieties probably owe some of their grace to A. thunbergii. to 3' in height. Midseason blooming.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4