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Astilbe japonica 'Ellie'

False Spirea


Astilbe japonica 'Ellie' - False Spirea from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Large, white plumes
  • Plumes turn green with age rather than brown
  • Shiny, deeply cut green foliage
  • Blooms May-June
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grown best in rich, moist soil with light shade- filtered sun Will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically Easy to grow, but must have consistently moist soil Fertilize in spring

Height: 20-24 in
Spread: 15 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Cold Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Border or Bed
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Naturalizing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Wet Soil/Wetlands