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August Light False Spirea

Astilbe 'August Light'

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Overview

The Astilbe 'August Light' (August Light False Spirea) is a perennial with vibrant, fern-like foliage and intense, raspberry-pink blossoms. Standing 24-30 inches tall with a similar spread, it thrives in USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial shade and consistently moist soil. Ideal for borders and woodland gardens, it blooms in late summer, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant. Adds color and texture to any garden design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
August Light False Spirea (Astilbe 'August Light') — it thrives in USDA zones 4-9
August Light False Spirea (Astilbe 'August Light') — Standing 24-30 inches tall with a similar spreadAugust Light False Spirea (Astilbe 'August Light') — fern-like foliage and intense

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae

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August Light False Spirea (Astilbe 'August Light') — it thrives in USDA zones 4-9
August Light False Spirea (Astilbe 'August Light') — Standing 24-30 inches tall with a similar spread
August Light False Spirea (Astilbe 'August Light') — fern-like foliage and intense

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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