Astilbe × arendsii 'Dark Side of the Moon' - Astilbe

🌿 Features

Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Astilbe
Scientific Name: Astilbe × arendsii 'Dark Side of the Moon'
Flower Color: Dark purple, almost black with silver highlights
Mature Height: 0.75–0.90 m
Mature Width: 0.50–0.65 m
Habit: Bushy, upright, delicate and airy feathery plumes
Bloom Period: Mid-summer to late summer
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Water Needs: Regular, consistently moist soil
Soil Type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought Tolerance: Low, prefers moisture
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Pet Toxicity: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Maintain evenly moist soil throughout the growing season, especially during warm periods. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter each spring to promote vigorous growth and spectacular plumes.

Regularly remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period and encourage the emergence of new delicate plumes. Cut stems back to the base in autumn or early spring to stimulate robust regrowth and maintain a compact and balanced shape.