Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, North America
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Astilbe
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Prachtspieren
Wunderblume
In French
Astilbe
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Astilbe
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
astilbe
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
astilbe
Maravilha
In Polish
astilbe
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Artemisia
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Astilbe and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.