Astilbe glaberrima var. saxatilis (Smooth Rock Astilbe)
Botanical Information
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Astilbe |
| Species | glaberrima |
| Variety | saxatilis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
| Pests | Powdery mildews. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green textured leaves with a leathery feel to them. |
| Flower Description | Short, white flowers grown in small clusters on branching stems. |
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