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Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Superba'
Common Name: Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, Superb False Spirea
A dramatic, tall-growing Chinese astilbe prized for its large, fluffy lavender-pink flower plumes that bloom later than most astilbes, extending the season into late summer. ‘Superba’ is also noted for its excellent heat tolerance and strong vertical presence in shaded to part-sun gardens. Key features Width: 24–36 in (2–3 ft) Height: 36–48 in (3–4 ft) Flower color: Lavender-pink to soft rose Bloom time: Late summer Foliage: Dark green, coarse-textured, finely divided Form: Tall, upright clump Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial Growing conditions Sun: Part shade to full sun (more sun tolerant than Arendsii astilbes) Soil: Average to moist, well-drained Water: Moderate; more drought tolerant once established Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8 Landscape use Back of shade and woodland borders Mass plantings for vertical emphasis Naturalized and mixed perennial gardens Along streams and moist garden edges Late-season color in shade gardens Notes Later bloom time fills the astilbe gap after early varieties finish Generally deer resistant Excellent performance in heat and humidity Strong stems resist flopping Pairs well with hostas, ferns, ligularia, and ornamental grasses
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 24-36'' |
| Height: | 36"-48" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Shape: | Clump, Upright |
| Soil Type | Loamy |
| Flower Color: | Pink, Lavender |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
