Description
False Spirea Amethyst is a graceful shade perennial known for its soft lilac-mauve flower plumes and delicate fern-like foliage. Blooming from early to mid summer, the airy purple flowers rise above lush dark green leaves, creating elegant color and texture in woodland gardens, borders, and containers. Perfect for mass plantings and fresh-cut arrangements, False Spirea Amethyst adds a soft, romantic look to shady garden spaces while attracting butterflies.
False Spirea Amethyst thrives in part sun to full shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering helps encourage abundant blooms and keeps the foliage healthy and vibrant throughout the season. Its upright spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for shaded borders, rock gardens, and container combinations where soft texture and color are desired. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this perennial delivers dependable beauty year after year.
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Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst'
Color: lilac-purple
Light: part sun – full shade
Watering: a little more than average
Soil: moist, rich, acidic, well draining
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (30″), width (24″)
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: medium
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