False Spirea

Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume' Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

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