Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
desert broom
Astilbe
In German
Wüste Besen
Prachtspieren
In French
desert broom
Astilbe
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Astilbe
In Greek
desert broom
astilbe
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
astilbe
In Polish
desert broom
astilbe
In Latin
desert broom
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Astilbe
Season and care of Desert Broom and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Astilbe Physical Information
Desert Broom and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Astilbe are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Astilbe
Care of Desert Broom and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.