Astilbe 'Rhythm & Blues'

Rhythm And Blues False Spirea

A refined, modern astilbe selection valued for its slender, upright purple-lavender flower plumes and compact, tidy habit. ‘Rhythm & Blues’ is especially useful where a lighter, more vertical texture is desired in shaded borders and contemporary garden designs.

Key features



Width: 14–20 in (1.2–1.7 ft)



Height: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Flower color: Lavender-purple



Bloom time: Early to mid summer



Foliage: Dark green, finely divided



Form: Upright, narrow clump



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full shade (morning sun acceptable with 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



Front to mid-border plantings



Mass plantings for soft color



Containers in shaded areas



Contemporary and naturalistic designs



Notes



More upright and refined than fluffy astilbe types



Generally deer resistant



Excellent companion to hostas, ferns, and heuchera



Foliage remains attractive after bloom



Performs best with consistent moisture

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24"

Width

14-20"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Rose

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No