Astilbe: Astilbe x arendsii 'Red Charm'
Botanical name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Red Charm'
Common name: hybrid astilbe
also known as (Astilbe x arendsii 'Rot Straussenfeder', Astilbe x arendsii 'Red Ostrich Feather')
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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 'Red Charm'"
'Red Charm' hybrid stilbe is a wonderful perennial plant for a shade garden. There is no plant that compares to astilbe. 'Red Charm' produces airy red plumes on deeply cut foliage. Likes consistently moist, rich, organic soil. Perfect for 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.