Perennials & Annuals · Perennials
Bridal Veil Astilbe
Astilbe × arendsii 'Bridal Veil'
Bridal Veil Astilbe is a mounding herbaceous perennial with vivid green fern-like foliage that emerges with a bronze tinge in spring. Feathery panicles of clear white flowers turn creamy as they age and bloom above the leaves in summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Height: 1.5' - 3' Spread: 2' - 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Part Sun , Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline. Powdery mildew and wilt may occur. Watch for japanese beetles. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Wildlife Garden , Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera , Lenten Rose , Azalea IMAGES: Photo by JMacPherson , Astilbe , (2) Photo by InAweofGod'sCreation , A Perennial Favorite: Astilbe and Oenthera and Hosta , (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Astilbe x arendsii Bridal Veil 3zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Part sun / part shade
Water
Likes moist soil
What to expect
Mature size
2–3 ft wide
Blooms
Summer
Winter hardiness
Zones 4–8
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Summer
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