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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Perennials and Bulbs of the Lurie Garden

Purple Lance Astilbe

structure plant; flowers stay attractive through winter

 
Latin name Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purpurlanze'
Common name Purple Lance Astilbe
Family Saxifragaceae
Zone Z4-8
Bloom time Summer/Fall
Season(s) of Interest Winter
Height 2.5'
Native or origin Asia
Soil conditions Tolerates dry soil better than most Astilbes
Flower color Purple-Red
Known wildlife aspects Butterflies
Light Requirements Part-Shade or Shade
Lurie Garden location Light Plate and Dark Plate
Companion plants



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