'August Light' features long, airy, scarlet-red plumes that arise from red tinted foliage that changes to a rich green. A later bloomer than most red Astilbes, this selection adds needed color in the shade garden during late July to August.
Perennial | |
Astilbe | |
False Spirea | |
Zone 4 | |
3-8 hours | |
Moist, Sandy | |
Accent perennial or cut flower | |
Massed in the shade border | |
26-28" | |
16-24" | |
Summer | |
Red | |
Moderate | |
Upright | |
Plant-tone | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Hosta, Brunnera, Polemonium, Trollius |