| Chinese astilbe | |
|---|---|
| Inflorescence | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus: | Astilbe |
| Species: | A. chinensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Astilbe chinensis |
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Astilbe chinensis (Chinese astilbe) is a plant in the saxifrage family, Saxifragaceae.
Astilbe chinensis is a herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately compound leaves, on thin stems. The flowers are purple, borne in summer. The plant prefers full sun and is planted in moist clay soils