Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
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
Not Found
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Astilbe
In German
Northern Seehafer
Prachtspieren
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Astilbe
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Astilbe
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
astilbe
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
astilbe
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
astilbe
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.