Purple Candles Astilbe Ornamental Tree It performs very well on

It performs very well on slopes and banks

and naturally tidy

making it a go-to for woodland edges and foundation beds where sunlight is limited

and water deeply during the first growing season and during extended dry periods after establishment

Purple Candles Astilbe Ornamental Tree It performs very well onBold Violet Purple Plumes for Shade. Purple Candles Astilbe is a striking shade perennial grown for its tall, upright flower plumes in rich violet red to magenta purple tones. The dense, candle like blooms rise above the foliage in summer, adding height, texture, and strong color to shaded beds. This makes it especially useful where gardeners want more than green foliage in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and partially shaded foundation plantings.