Visions Chinese Astilbe

Good compact plant for a shady spot

Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'

Habit: Mounding

Height: 15-24"

Spread: 24-30"

Hardiness Zone: 3-5, 7-8

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Type
Perennial

Flower
Pink

Foliage
Green

Season
Blooms in Summer

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

'Visions' features sweetly scented, profuse blooms of dark mauve-pink, feathery flowers along with broad leaves with deep cuts. A shorter, more compact form allows for 'Visions' to be planted anywhere you have a shady gap to fill. This perennial attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Plant Characteristics

Performance

Great Garden Performance
Reliable Consumer Success
Easy to Grow
Low Maintenance
Multi-Season Interest
Improvement Over Existing Selections
Long Blooming

Special Features

Cool & Unique
Disease Resistant
Pest / Insect Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant Blooms
Cut / Dried Flowers
Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

Small, Urban Yards
Kid & Pet Friendly
Great in Containers
Edible Garden
Privacy Screening
Erosion Control
Wet Areas
Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Non-Invasive
Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
Native / Nativar

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