Bridal Veil Astilbe (Astilbe × arendsii 'Bridal Veil')

Bridal Veil Astilbe (Astilbe × arendsii 'Bridal Veil') 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 bloom above the leaves in summer, turning creamy as they age.

It flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soil. Astilbes offer deer and rabbit resistance.

Growing details

• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature height: 1.5–3 feet
• Mature spread: 2–3 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 2 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
• Light: Part sun to full shade; flowers best in part shade
• Soil: Rich, moist soil
• Flowers: Feathery white panicles, aging to cream
• Bloom season: Summer
• Foliage: Fern-like green leaves with a bronze tinge when emerging in spring
• Additional traits: Deer and rabbit resistance

Care and garden use

Water regularly and keep soil moist to help prevent foliage burn or decline. Watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and Japanese beetles.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, foundation plantings, or containers where its size and moisture needs can be met. Pair with heuchera, Lenten rose, or azalea for contrasting foliage and seasonal flowers.

Image credits: Photo by JMacPherson, Astilbe; photo by InAweofGod'sCreation, A Perennial Favorite: Astilbe and Oenthera and Hosta; photo by David J. Stang, Astilbe x arendsii Bridal Veil 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.