Astilbe Dark Side of the Moon 1 gal

The novel combination of dark foliage and purple flowers on ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ astilbe will make it an instant classic perennial for your landscape. Deep chocolate-burgundy, matte textured leaves first emerge shiny with hints of yellow, forming a robust, eye-catching mound.

‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is a type of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese astilbe) which is a later blooming species that is useful for adding late season color to the landscape. In late summer, dark stems rise above the foliage carrying raspberry-colored buds which open to rosy purple flowers.