Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Prachtspieren
Zwetschgen
In French
Astilbe
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Astilbe
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
astilbe
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
astilbe
damson ameixa
In Polish
astilbe
mirabelki
In Latin
Artemisia
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Astilbe and Damson
Season and care of Astilbe and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Damson season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Damson Physical Information
Astilbe and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Damson are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Astilbe and Damson
Care of Astilbe and Damson 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 Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.