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Astilbe 'Maggie Daley': Late-Blooming Lavender-Purple

Astilbe 'Maggie Daley'

An excellent perennial for lightly shaded areas. Bronze-tinted new growth matures to dark green. Mid-to-late summer brings lavender-purple plumes, blooming later than most Astilbes. Herbaceous perennial.

Growing Requirements

Filtered Sun
Moderate Moisture Moderate
Height Height: 2 feet or less
Spread Spread: 1 – 2 feet

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