False Spiraea

Did you know

• It is the only species of Astilbe native to North America; all other species in the genus are from Asia.
• The large feathery flower plumes can reach up to 50 cm long on this, the tallest of all astilbe species.
• It grows naturally in rich mountain forests of the Appalachian chain from Virginia to Georgia.
• The compound leaves are divided three times, which gives the species its name biternata, meaning twice-three-parted.
• Despite being a native American wildflower, it is rarely grown in gardens where Asian astilbe hybrids dominate.

Color meanings

Uses

• shade gardens
• woodland gardens
• bog gardens
• native plant collections