Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey'

Common Name

Chinese Astilbe

Botanical Name

Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey' PPAF

Zones

4,5,6,7,8,9

Light Requirements

Part Shade, Full Shade in the South

Water Needs

Consistently Moist-do not let go totally dry

Soil

Fertile and well drained

Height

30"

Spread

18-20"

Critter Resistance

Deer, Rabbit

Other

Blooms best in light shade to filtered sun.
Blooms midsummer.

Plant Size

Grade #1 (click here to see Image)

Ships

March - April

Astilbe c. 'Milk and Honey' has creamy white
plumes that turn light pink as they age. New
foliage appears slightly marbled with green and
silver and matures to solid green. A prolific
bloomer and a bit more drought tolerant that other
species. Blooms mid to late summer.