Zone 7 · Astilbe
Planting Astilbe in Zone 7
Astilbe × arendsii
✅ Astilbe thrives in zone 7 (hardy 3–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Astilbe outside
Last frost has passed. Shade garden star. Plant in spring in moist soil. Feathery plumes in early summer. Keep consistently watered.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
June – July
Peak bloom
June
Sun required
shade, part sun
Mature height
24"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Astilbe in zone 7
Shade garden star. Plant in spring in moist soil. Feathery plumes in early summer. Keep consistently watered.
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