close up of leaf of curled italian parsley
close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Plume Flower

Astilbe rubra
Saxifragaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

‘Purpurkerze’ is a tall upright cultivar that forms a foliage mound (to 24” tall) of dark green leaves. Dark purplish red flowers in thick panicles bloom in early summer atop branching stems rising to 42” tall. Flower color softens to lighter shades of purple with age.

Source of plant

Sunny Border Ohio, Crownsville Nursery, Hallson Gardens, Sunny Border Nurseries

USDA Hardiness Zone

3