Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
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, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Astilbe
जंगली बेर
In German
Prachtspieren
wild Plum
In French
Astilbe
wild Plum
In Spanish
Astilbe
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
astilbe
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
astilbe
Wild Plum
In Polish
astilbe
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Artemisia
Wild 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 Wild Plum
Season and care of Astilbe and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Wild Plum Physical Information
Astilbe and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Wild Plum are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Wild Plum
Care of Astilbe and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.