ASTILBE 



(From the Greek a, without, and stilbe, brightness) 

 Saxifragacea 



8. Astilbe Davidii 

 English Names: False goat's beard, Chinese astilbe. 



CHINA JULY AND AUGUST 



SMALL rosy-violet blossoms in long, very showy, feathery clusters, 

 much like those of the Spirea in form though more lax and reaching a 

 length of two feet, borne on branching leafy stems from four to seven feet 

 high. Foliage compound, 

 like that of a rose, bronzy 

 when young, turning to a 

 rich dark green, forming 

 a very handsome plant. 

 Striking in the herba- 

 ceous border or among 

 shrubbery. Good also for 

 cutting. 



A hardy perennial 

 of easy culture in any 

 good garden soil. Pre- 

 fers half-shade. 



Propagate by divi- 

 sion. 



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