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'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe

Astilbe hybrid

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Overview

The Astilbe hybrid 'Dark Side of the Moon' is an upright perennial with deep chocolate-black foliage and rosy purple summer plumes. It grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 24-28 inches wide. Best in average to fertile soil with consistent moisture, it grows in sun or shade, with more flowers where light and water are well balanced. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Water Medium
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — It grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 24-28 inches wide
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — Best in average to fertile soil with consistent moisture'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — with more flowers where light and water are well balanced'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — The Astilbe hybrid 'Dark Side of the Moon'

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.6666666–1.8333334 Ft.
Mature width
2–2.3333333 Ft.

Classification

Family
Saxifragaceae

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'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — It grows 20-22 inches tall and spreads 24-28 inches wide
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — Best in average to fertile soil with consistent moisture
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — with more flowers where light and water are well balanced
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid) — The Astilbe hybrid 'Dark Side of the Moon'

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