Astilbe 'Key West'

Astilbe, False Spirea, Key West False Spirea

A bold, shade-loving perennial featuring vivid rose-pink flower plumes held above glossy green foliage. ‘Key West’ is valued for its strong color saturation and upright habit, making it an excellent choice for adding brightness and structure to shaded borders and woodland gardens.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 22–30 in (1.8–2.5 ft)



Flower color: Bright rose pink



Bloom time: Early to mid summer



Foliage: Dark green, finely divided, glossy



Form: Upright, clump-forming



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full shade (handles morning sun with adequate moisture)



Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained; prefers humus-rich soils



Water: Moderate to high; soil should remain consistently moist



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Shade and woodland gardens



Perennial borders



Mass plantings for strong color impact



Along ponds and streams



Containers in shaded locations



Notes



Excellent cut flower



Generally deer resistant



Foliage remains attractive after bloom



Strong color stands out in low light conditions



Performs best with consistent moisture

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30''

Width

18-24"'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Pink, Red, Rose, White

Fall color

Bronze, Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No