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Synonym(s) Astilbe taquetii Common name dwarf chinese astilbe Family saxifragaceae Life cycle perennial (Z4-8) Flowers pink (summer) Size 10" Light sun-part shade Cultural notes ordinary garden soil (not too dry) By the time the hybrid astilbes have just about faded away, these Chinese gals start thinking about blooming. Fluffy pink flowers over attractive clumps of low-growing foliage - real nice for front of border.

Consider leaving the flower stalks up through winter. The rusty-red plumes still look nice in February.

We left this plant behind in our Pennsylvania garden (and wish it well); we don't grow it in Houston.

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