Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
not available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Not Available
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In German
Prachtspieren
Yaupon
In Spanish
Astilbe
Yaupon
In Portuguese
astilbe
Yaupon
In Latin
Artemisia
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Astilbe and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Yaupon Holly season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Astilbe and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Astilbe and Yaupon Holly
Care of Astilbe and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.