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Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard
Astilbe x 'Dark Side of the Moon' PPAF
False Goat's Beard
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Rich, dark brown foliage adds a frothy texture to shaded areas of your garden. Amazing when planted in contrast to hostas. Stalks of fuzzy pink flowers rise well above the leaves in summer. Requires consistently moist soil and some sun for best flowering.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Rabbit resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard get?
About 18-24" tall and 30" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard need?
Heavy water use.
Will Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Dark Side Of The Moon False Goat's Beard wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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