Quick Search: False Spirea - Displayed by Common Name in Ascending Order

Strong, lavender plumes of Astilbe Amethyst sway above lacy deep green foliage in profusion. Airy plumes in early summer move with the slightest breeze.

The classic white astilbe, ‘Bridal Veil’ has lacy white panicles that gently droop at the tips, lending a frothy look to the clump.

‘Fanal’ has been around since 1933 but remains one of the best red Astilbes. It is attractive in almost every season. The fernlike foliage emerges a deep bronzy red in spring, then turns a rich green that looks good all summer.

Astilbe ‘Heavy Metal’ has fluffy, cherry-red flower plumes that are larger than most! Appearing in the summer above dark green cut leaf foliage, ‘Heavy Metal’ is great for containers!

Mid-season bloomer, a dense carpet of dark green foliage surrounds feathery plumes of fragrant, bright rose-pink flowers, very floriferous. Compact, semi-dwarf habit makes it suitable for containers.

This selection features a low mound of lacy green foliage, topped by large branching heads of fragrant, triangular bright pink plumes. Good for a shady position if given a rich, moist soil and regular watering. Also thrives in tubs, or mixed containers. Fertilize in April and June. Excellent for cutting. Seed heads may be removed, or left on the plant for winter interest.

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 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.

A red-stemmed variety with large white flowers. The dark red stems of this Astilbe stand out against its pure white flowers that will mature to cream, blooms appear in late June to July over glossy, deep green foliage.

Rich coral-rose, arching plumes are very large, open, and drooping; very different than typical astilbe flowers. Blooms are presented on tall stems above the glaucous foliage. Absolutely magnificent when full grown, especially near a water feature.