Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' ~ Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe Size:1 GALLON 6PK Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower

Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower

deep purple flowers bloom on sturdy stems from spring into fall

Image: Photo by Peter Stevens

(2) Kate Field

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

Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' ~ Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe Size:1 GALLON 6PK Vulcan Red Cardinal FlowerDark 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