Astilbe ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ delivers dramatic, season-long interest in shady gardens with its bold foliage and richly colored blooms. Bright yellow new growth emerges in spring and matures to deep brown with coppery bronze tones, creating striking contrast even before flowering begins. In early to mid summer, rosy purple plumes rise on dark red stems above the foliage, adding height, color, and excellent cut flower potential. This distinctive selection is especially effective in mass plantings where its unique foliage color can be fully appreciated.
Plant Details:
Botanical name: Astilbe ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’
Common name: False Spirea
Flower color: Rosy purple plumes with purple overtones
Bloom time: Early to mid summer
Foliage color: Yellow emerging foliage maturing to dark brown with bronze tones
Stem color: Dark red
Mature size: About 18 in. tall, up to 24 in. tall in bloom, 24 in. wide
Growth habit: Upright, spreading, mounded
Sun exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Hardiness zones: 3
Water needs: Average to high; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
Excellent cut flower
Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
Suitable for mass planting, border edging, rock and alpine gardens, and general garden use
Plant type: Perennial