Astilbe chinensis

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

Astilbe chinensis (Chinese astilbe) is a plant in the saxifrage family, Saxifragaceae.

Description

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