Astilbe thunbergii var. kiusiana
Astilbe thunbergii var. kiusiana
- Native to:
- Japan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Astilbe
- Species:
- Astilbe thunbergii var. kiusiana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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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; surface sow and do not cover. Best germinated at 65-70°F after cold stratification.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch