Astilbe ‘Dark Side of The Moon’
- Purple Blooms,
- dark Foliage,
- Later Blooming
Astilbe ‘Dark Side of The Moon’
- Purple Blooms,
- dark Foliage,
- Later Blooming
$19.99
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$19.99
(Astilbe) The first-ever dark-leafed Astilbe with purple flowers! Introducing Astilbe chinensis ‘Darkside of The Moon’… The dark chocolate brown foliage forms a dense mound that stands 22 inches tall and 28 inches wide with pinkish-purple flower spikes that reach 34 inches tall. New foliage emerges yellow with dark veining and darkens up as it ages. In the North with adequate moisture, it tolerates full sun locations, in other areas we recommend part shade. Hardy in zones 4-9, this late-blooming Astilbe extends the Astilbe color season. Astilbe is easy to grow but does prefer consistent moisture for best performance. Deer and rabbit resistant, Astilbe ‘Dark Side of The Moon’ makes a nice specimen plant as well as planting in mass to create a drift of flower and foliage color. Astilbe ‘Dark Side of The Moon’ is a Proven Winners® Perennial.
Common Name: Astilbe
Plant Type: Perennial
Brand: PROVEN WINNERS® Perennials
Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9What is my zone?
Max Height: 20 – 22 Inches
Max Spread: 24 – 28 Inches
Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.), Full Shade (0-4 hrs.)
Nature Attractions: Bee-Friendly
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Flower Color: Pink Shades
Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate, Moist
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing
1 review for Astilbe ‘Dark Side of The Moon’
Carmen T –
I loved this astilbe as soon as I saw it because if the deep dark foliage. I live in Oklahoma, zone 7b, this gorgeous plant did not survived in my garden. I had one on the east side of my house mostly shaded under a tree. The other I had on the West side of the house completely shaded. Neither one of them survived. The extreme temperatures here in Oklahoma were too much for this plant. The leaves would get crispy just from the hot winds that are a constant here where I live. They had plenty of moisture, they were never dry, but could not handle the Oklahoma summer weather. Too bad for me and the plants because they died.