Astilbe ‘Amber Moon’
'Amber Moon' is a gold-leaved Astilbe with spires of pink flowers in summer.
Astilbe ‘Amber Moon’ with a difference emerges bright chartreuse yellow in spring with highlights of red pigment in the newest leaves. The foliage slowly darkens to a light green by late summer. Very tall red stems carry rose pink flowers in summer. This is a fine shade plant that provides great interest even when not in flower. Appreciates even moisture.
Common Name: False Spiraea
Family: Saxifragaceae (The Saxifrage Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist ground beside woodland streams.
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