Common
name: "False Spirea"
Latin name: Astible x arendsii 'Irrlicht'
Image
coming soon
Native
to: Hybrid
Zone: 4 - 9
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Height: 18"
Spread: 18"
Pests: Powdery mildew
Sunshine:
Pictured:
Cultural
information: 'Irrlicht' is a clump forming
perennial that produces large showy White flowers for most of the
summer. Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile boggy or
moist soil. The flowers are good for cutting and drying.
'Professor van der Vielen' is another fine variety for the bog
garden.
