Maggie Daley Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley'
Excellent perennial for lightly shaded areas. New growth is bronze tinted, then dark green as it matures. Mid to late summer blooms are lavender-purple. Blooms later than other Astilbe. Herbaceous perennial.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows to 16 to 20 in. tall and wide. Flower spikes reach up to 28 in. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Long Bloom Season |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Late spring through summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 3433 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 4 to 5 years in early spring.
Excellent perennial for lightly shaded areas. New growth is bronze tinted, then dark green as it matures. Mid to late summer blooms are lavender-purple. Blooms later than other Astilbe. Herbaceous perennial.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 4 to 5 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Summer Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows to 16 to 20 in. tall and wide. Flower spikes reach up to 28 in. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Long Bloom Season |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Late spring through summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 3433 |
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