Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purple Candles'

Astilbe - Chinese

The tall purple flowers of 'Purple Candles' Chinese Astilbe appear in June. Late blooming and relatively dry site tolerant. Chinese Astilbe varieties are noted for having better sun and drought tolerance than most x arendsii hybrids. Flower stalks can remain for additional ornamental interest in the garden.

PRN Preferred: Very tall flower spikes, more drought tolerant.

Height

40 Inches

Spread

18 Inches

Bloom Color

Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone

Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
517	Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii Purple Candles #2 (purple)	Seedheads
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Deer Resistant
•	Full Shade

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

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Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Special Recognition

•	Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Companion Plants to Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purple Candles'

Ligularia dentata 'Othello'
Bigleaf Goldenray

Similar Plants to Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purple Candles'

Gillenia (Porteranthus) trifoliata 'Pink Profusion'
Bowman's Root

Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Gayfeather