BOTANICAL: Astilbe chinensis var. taquetti 'Superba'	PRONOUNCED: a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis tah-KWEE-tee
	COMMON: Chinese astilbe BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE August to frost 3 ft. - 5 ft. Sun to light shade 4 - 8 August - Lilac COMMENTS: A chinensis var. taquetti is a group of tall, late blooming astilbe. It is unusual for its greater tolerance of heat and drought than most other astilbe. Provide a constantly moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost or humus. Astilbe are heavy feeders.