Astilbe japonica

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Read about Astilbe japonica in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Astilbe japonica, Gray (Hoteia japonica, Morr. & Decne. H. barbota, Morr. & Decne. Spiraea japonica, Hort.). Fig. 428. Erect, 1-3 ft., hairy on the petioles and nodes: Lvs. 3-2-ternate, petiole reddish; lfts. ovate-acute, tapering to the base, serrate: fls. white, in a pubescent racemose panicle with somewhat recurved branches; sepals obtusish, as long or slightly longer than pistils. Japan. B.M. 3821. Gn. 48, p. 366. Mn. 5:174.—Commonly known as a spring glasshouse plant in this country, but hardy in the open. There are various cult, forms, as var. grandiflora, Hort., with larger and denser panicle; var. compacta, Hort., the panicle more compact; var. multiflora, Hort.; var. variegata, Hort., with variegated Lvs.; var. purpúrea, Hort., with purple-shaded foliage. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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