False Goat's Beard

Astilbe × arendsii

Family: Saxifragaceae

Powdery & Softfaintsweet

SeasonSummer

OriginEast Asia (hybrid)

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Powdery & Soft · Summer bloomer

Astilbe's feathery plumes in pink, red, white, and lilac bring airy, romantic texture to shaded borders in summer, their faintly sweet powdery scent complementing their delicate appearance.

Symbolism & Meaning

patience, I will still be waiting

In the Victorian language of flowers, false goat's beard means “I will still be waiting”.

Habitat & Environment

East Asia (hybrid)

False Goat's Beard is native to East Asia (hybrid).

Quick Reference

Scientific NameAstilbe × arendsii
FamilySaxifragaceae
Native ToEast Asia (hybrid)
Bloom SeasonSummer
LifespanPerennial

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