Astilbe c. ‘Ivory Pearls’ (False Spirea) Size:No. 1 creating a colony of plants

creating a colony of plants with handsome evergreen leaves

The clouds of blue-violet spikes grow to 4' on gray-white aromatic stems

salt air and sandy soils along the mid-Atlantic coast

A bit monotonous in a mass planting

Lavender and Santolina incana nana

Astilbe c. ‘Ivory Pearls’ (False Spirea) Size:No. 1 creating a colony of plantsFollowing the retreat of spring ephemerals, the creamy white plumes of Ivory Pearls in mid summer offer fresh and clean contrast in the shady or woodland garden. While this variety has increased drought resistance over others, consistently and evenly moist soil is preferred. Foliage and flower height is 20 28 tall. The dark green foliage grows up to 24 wide. Plant 18" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 8