Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
-
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Astilbe
QUICKSTICK
In German
Prachtspieren
QUICKSTICK
In French
Astilbe
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Astilbe
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
astilbe
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
astilbe
QuickStick
In Polish
astilbe
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Artemisia
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Astilbe and Quickstick
Season and care of Astilbe and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Quickstick Physical Information
Astilbe and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Quickstick are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Astilbe and Quickstick
Care of Astilbe and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.