Astilbe Dark Side of the Moon #1

Common Name: Astilbe

An instant classic for the landscape! ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is the only dark leafed Astilbe with purple flowers that’s on the market. Rich deep chocolate burgundy leaves form an incredibly attractive mound of foliage. Emerging leaves are yellow with a dark margin with a glossy sheen that become completely dark as they age. Dark stems hold raspberry buds that burst forth with rosy purple flowers. This performs best both for growing and flowering in full sun in the north with adequate moisture, but also grows in shade.

A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe). A later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers are borne on narrow, branched panicles. Though garden performance is far superior in moist soils, members of this species are moderately drought tolerant.

• Height: 20.0-22.0 Inches
• Spread:24.0-28.0 Inches
• Scape Height: 28.0-34.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
• Flower Color: Purple shades
• Foliage Color: Near-black shades
• Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
• Bloomtime: Late Summer
• Attracts Wings: Bee Friendly
• Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
• Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
• Growth Rate: Medium