Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
Astilbe
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Prachtspieren
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Astilbe
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Astilbe
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
astilbe
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
astilbe
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
astilbe
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Artemisia
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Astilbe
Peltophorum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Astilbe and Black Wattle
Season and care of Astilbe and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Black Wattle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Black Wattle Physical Information
Astilbe and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Black Wattle are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Astilbe and Black Wattle
Care of Astilbe and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.