Astilbe thunbergii var. congesta
Astilbe thunbergii var. congesta
- Native to:
- Japan | Kuril Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Astilbe
- Species:
- Astilbe thunbergii var. congesta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- bronze, brown
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and prefer cool temperatures. Surface sow and maintain consistent moisture.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch