Astilbe: Astilbe x arendsii 'Ellie'
Botanical name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Ellie'
Common name: hybrid astilbe
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at a glance
| Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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| Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
deer resistant, butterfly attracting |
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description for "Astilbe: Astilbe x arendsii 'Ellie'"
'Ellie' hybrid astilbe is a wonderful perennial plant for the shade garden. There is no plant that compares to astilbe. 'Ellie' hybrid astilbe produces open and airy white plumes on deeply cut deep green foliage. One of the most showy white-blooming astilbes. Likes consistently moist, rich, organic soil. Perfect in a woodland garden. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Astilbe x arendsii represents a large group of hybrid cultivars that were bred by Georg Arends of Germany from 1902 to 1952.
Ajuga
Alliums
Amaryllis
Anemone
Antique Roses
Apples
Astilbe 'Betsy Cuperus' (thunbergii hybrid)
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Superba'
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Snowdrift'
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'
Astilbe x arendsii 'Moerheim Glory'
Astilbe x arendsii 'Weisse Gloria'