Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' ~ Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe Size:1 GALLON 6PK The Empress of China® Dogwood

The Empress of China® Dogwood is a relatively small tree

Grows best in bright part sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils

Pinch back stem tips will help if the plant becomes leggy

Image: Photo by Peter Stevens

Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' ~ Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe Size:1 GALLON 6PK The Empress of China® DogwoodDark Side of the Moon Astilbe is a compact mounding herbaceous perennial with handsome deep chocolate foliage that emerges yellow. Stems holding feathery panicles of raspberry buds that open to rosy purple flowers above the leaves in mid to late summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Origins: Japan Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9