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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 18-24 inches tall
Width: 18-24 inches wide
Flower color: Pure white, dense plumes
Foliage color: Deep green, fern-like foliage
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate to high
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and cut back foliage in late fall or early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies

Perennials

Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White'

Vision in White Astilbe

Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White' brings a graceful touch to shaded gardens with its dense plumes of pure white flowers. These feathery spikes bloom in mid to late summer, creating a luminous effect that contrasts beautifully with its dark, glossy foliage. Originating from the woodlands of East Asia, this variety was bred to thrive in lower light and adds elegance to shady spots.

This astilbe's flowers emerge above the finely textured, deeply divided leaves, lending depth and interest to garden beds and borders.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate to high

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.