'Color Flash Lime' is equally useful as a foil to bring out textures of darker plants in the garden. As with all Astilbes, the foliage looks good all season and my become flecked with rust, in the fall. Even in cooler zones, you can expect at least 3 seasons of interest from this Astilbe. 'Color Flash Lime' can be grown equally well in containers.
- Zones: 4 - 8
- Size: 10 - 20" H x 20" W (Flower spikes rise 10" above the foliage.)
- Flower Color: Dusty Pink
- Flowering Period: Late Spring through Summer
- Problems:
- Doesn't like extremely dry conditions.
- Can be susceptible to Powdery mildew, in extreme conditions.
- Occasionally affected by spider mites