Meadow Sweet

Astilbe X Arendsii

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Overview

Astilbe x arendsii, commonly called Meadow Sweet, is a perennial prized for its feathery plumes of blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and purple. It reaches 18-24 inches in height, favoring partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. This plant flourishes in USDA zones 4 to 9, providing midsummer color and lush, fern-like foliage, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or shaded borders.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 4–9

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly called Meadow Sweet

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly called Meadow Sweet

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — It reaches 18-24 inches in height, favoring partial shade and moist, well-drained soils

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — This plant flourishes in USDA zones 4 to 9

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — providing midsummer color and lush

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or shaded borders

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly known as Meadow Sweet

Culture

Sun: Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saxifragaceae

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Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — is a perennial prized for its feathery plumes of blooms in shades of pink

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly called Meadow Sweet

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — It reaches 18-24 inches in height, favoring partial shade and moist, well-drained soils

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — This plant flourishes in USDA zones 4 to 9

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — providing midsummer color and lush

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or shaded borders

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly known as Meadow Sweet

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — textural contrast to garden spaces

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — part of the Saxifragaceae family

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — making it suitable for a variety of climates

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — It prefers part shade to full shade

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — rich soil with good drainage

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — thus it's often an excellent choice for areas near water features or in shadowy garden spots

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — This compact size allows it to fit comfortably within both small and large landscape designs

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — <br><br>Meadow Sweet typically ranges in height from 18 to 24 inches, with a spread of 12 to 18 inches

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — offering a visual feast ranging from whites and pinks to deep reds and purples

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — It blooms in mid to late summer

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — The plant's bloom time extends over several weeks

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — providing a long-lasting display of color.<br><br>Astilbes are relatively low maintenance

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — They should be watered regularly to keep the soil from drying out

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — and benefit from a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — Astilbe x arendsii's attractive foliage persists even after blooms have faded

Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — When integrating Meadow Sweet into a landscape

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