Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii Purple Candles ('Purpurkerze')
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii Purple Candles ('Purpurkerze')
False Spirea
Very vigorous, clean foliage is topped by long magenta-purple columnar panicles from June to July. It prefers full shade, but it can tolerate some sun if kept moist. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 36-40" tall x 18-24" wide Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Showy Flowers Showy FlowersTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil