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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 4–9Type Perennial
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — providing midsummer color and lush; it reaches 18-24 inches in height, favoring partial shade and moist, well-drained soils

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae

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Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or shaded borders; thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through, image 151
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly called Meadow Sweet; this plant flourishes in USDA zones 4 to 9, image 117
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — This plant flourishes in USDA zones 4 to 9
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — making it suitable for a variety of climates; this compact size allows it to fit comfortably within both small, image 98
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) — making it suitable for a variety of climates; this compact size allows it to fit comfortably within both small, image 69
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — Astilbe x arendsii's attractive foliage persists even after blooms have faded; rich soil with good drainage, image 110
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — They should be watered regularly to keep the soil from drying out; perennial with pink and purple and red and, image 108
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — providing a long-lasting display of color.<br><br>Astilbes are relatively low maintenance; they should be, image 107
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly called Meadow Sweet; this plant flourishes in USDA zones 4 to 9, image 88
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — pink and purple and red and yellow flowers in the garden; it prefers part shade to full shade
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — This plant flourishes in USDA zones 4 to 9; when integrating Meadow Sweet into a landscape
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — They should be watered regularly to keep the soil from drying out; perennial with pink and purple and red and, image 137
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — and benefit from a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture; making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, image 80
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — Astilbe x arendsii's attractive foliage persists even after blooms have faded
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — Astilbe x arendsii's attractive foliage persists even after blooms have faded; rich soil with good drainage, image 81
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — The plant's bloom time extends over several weeks; thus it's often an excellent choice for areas near water features or in
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — providing a long-lasting display of color.<br><br>Astilbes are relatively low maintenance; they should be, image 136
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — pink and purple and red and yellow flowers in the garden; it prefers part shade to full shade, image 114
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — rich soil with good drainage
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — commonly known as Meadow Sweet; it blooms in mid to late summer, image 123
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — part of the Saxifragaceae family; is a perennial prized for its feathery plumes of blooms in shades of pink, image 96
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — ensuring visual interest throughout the growing season; providing a long-lasting display of, image 140
Meadow Sweet (Astilbe X Arendsii) — pink and purple and red and yellow flowers in the garden; it prefers part shade to full shade, image 143
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