{"product_id":"astilbe-chinensis-pumila","title":"Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe chinensis 'Pumila'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact variety that offers late season lavender pink blooms on short spikes above a dense mat of bronze tinged foliage. Unlike taller Astilbes, ‘Pumila’ serves as an excellent edging plant or groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"638\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 - 12 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"678\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: August to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"780\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun with adequate moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"862\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, rich, well drained to heavy soils; tolerates clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"930\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to high; prefers evenly moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1001\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; foliage is aromatic and generally avoided\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot native to North America. It is derived from Asian species and cultivated for ornamental use. Despite its non native status, it is a useful garden plant for structure, erosion control, and limited pollinator value in shaded, moist environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eOffers late nectar and pollen for bumblebees, small native bees, and honeybees, extending pollinator resources into early fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eOccasionally visited by skippers and small butterflies, especially in woodland corridors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eOther Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eDense foliage provides cover for beneficial insects and contributes to healthy microhabitats in shady, moist beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart for groundcover effect or dense border plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for shady pathways, woodland edges, underplanting shrubs, or the front of moist, shaded borders. Works well in mass plantings to suppress weeds and stabilize soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - A native groundcover that complements the form and bloom timing of ‘Pumila’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003eCarex plantaginea (Seersucker Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds lush texture and thrives in the same moist, shady environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003ePhlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides early spring bloom before ‘Pumila’ emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eViola sororia (Common Blue Violet)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Native low growing perennial that offers early nectar and blends into groundcover plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003eHydrophyllum virginianum (Virginia Waterleaf)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fills gaps with attractive foliage and flowers earlier in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45947814510753,"sku":"ASTILBE CHINENSIS PUMILA","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/astilvhipum.jpg?v=1585258225","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/astilbe-chinensis-pumila","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}