Astilbe 'Islamorada'

Islamorada False Spirea

A vibrant shade-loving perennial admired for its coral-pink to soft salmon flower plumes and glossy green foliage. ‘Islamorada’ brings warm color to shaded borders and performs reliably in moist garden conditions.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 20–28 in (1.7–2.3 ft)



Flower color: Coral pink to soft salmon



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 (tolerates morning sun with consistent moisture)



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



Water: Moderate to high; soil should not dry out



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Shade and woodland gardens



Perennial borders



Mass plantings



Along ponds and streams



Containers in shaded areas



Notes



Excellent cut flower



Generally deer resistant



Foliage remains attractive after bloom



Bright color stands out in shade



Best performance with steady moisture

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Wet Area

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No