Astilbe ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’
$32.99
Astilbe Dark Side of the Moon pairs near-black, deeply divided foliage with strong dark stems and airy rosy-purple summer panicles in a bold clump for moist borders and containers.
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Description
Astilbe Dark Side of the Moon brings unusually dark foliage to shaded and moisture-retentive planting. New leaves open yellow-bronze-green with dark margins, then deepen to chocolate-purple and near black as the season advances.
Dark upright stems carry raspberry-colored buds that open into rosy-purple panicles during summer. The softly fragrant flowers rise above the broad foliage mound and can be cut for fresh or dried arrangements.
Plant it in fertile, humus-rich soil that remains consistently moist but drains well. Partial shade is dependable, while full sun is suitable only where moisture never runs short. It also performs beside ponds and streams or as a dramatic container specimen.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon', Astilbe chinensis Dark Side of the Moon, Astilbe hybrid Dark Side of the Moon |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil, Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Pond Margin |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Shade Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | False Spirea |
| Blomidon Item No | ZASTCHDSM0001G, 201962042, 201938054 |
| Propagation | Propagate established clumps by division in winter or early spring. |
| Pests | Vine weevil, Japanese beetles, whiteflies, and tarnished plant bugs may attack plants. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot, powdery mildew, bacterial blights, and Fusarium wilt may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove faded flower stems after bloom or leave them for winter structure, then clear old growth before new shoots emerge. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist and never allow the root zone to dry. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade or full sun where soil stays consistently moist. |
| Common Name | Dark Side Of The Moon Astilbe |