2 Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' Starter Perennial. Loves Shade, Does Sun. Easy to Grow.
2 Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' Starter Perennial. Loves Shade, Does Sun. Easy to Grow.
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Plants depicted in photos are at maturity. We sell starter perennials shipped bare root, as plugs (small plants 1-2 inches x 2-4 inches) or bulbs. Plugs are shipped trimmed to reduce stress during travel. We do not ship plants in containers.
Common Name: Astilbe
An instant classic for the landscape! 'Dark Side of the Moon' is the only dark leafed Astilbe with purple flowers that's on the market. Rich deep chocolate burgundy leaves form an incredibly attractive mound of foliage. Emerging leaves are yellow with a dark margin with a glossy sheen that become completely dark as they age. Dark stems hold raspberry buds that burst forth with rosy purple flowers. This performs best both for growing and flowering in full sun in the north with adequate moisture, but also grows in shade.
A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe). A later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers are borne on narrow, branched panicles. Though garden performance is far superior in moist soils, members of this species are moderately drought tolerant.
Height: 20.0-22.0 Inches
Spread: 24.0-28.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Shade, and Full Shade
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Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon'
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
- Height: 20-22"
- Spread: 24-30"
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Shade, and Full Shade
- Foliage: Green
- Flower: Purple
- Bloom Season: Late Summer and Summer
- Plant Features: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Bee Friendly, and Fragrant Flowers
- Water: Average
- Soil Quality: Fertile
- Soil Chemistry: pH 7.0 and ph 6.5
- Growth Rate: Moderate
How it all works at Hosta King
Order Details & Policies
No Returns But Replacements
We do not do returns or offer warranties, unfortunately. We simply can't guarantee the future of plants after they leave our shop and are in your care. But the health of our plants upon arrival is something we'll stand by.
Shipping can stress plants. If there are any issues with your plants when you receive them, send us a chat message from our website. We can issue store credits or send replacements.
Also, our starter perennials are small plants. We do not issue refunds because they are smaller than expected. For more details about plant sizes, see Starter Perennials Shipped Trimmed.
Starter Perennials Ship Trimmed
Starters are small, young plants or plugs, bare roots and bulbs. We do not ship mature plants in containers. We will often trim back growth on our perennial plugs to reduce stress on the plants during travel. Trimming does not hurt the plants. They'll bounce back with new growth. You'll receive your plants carefully wrapped and prepared for shipping in a box.
Plant Sizes
Starter perennials are smaller because they are young. Bare roots and bulbs speak for themselves. We have plug sizes ranging from 1-2 inches x 2-4 inches, although some hostas come in larger sizes.
These are not yet plants at maturity as seen in many of the photos on our store. We have photos of real starter plants on some listings and we are working to post more starter photos this year in 2026. We're adding plug sizes to the plant pages, too. Bear with us as we update all our plant detail pages so you are better informed. In the meantime, if you need more details or a photo of an actual starter, send us a message in our chat.
Delivery
Your order should arrive within 7-14 days. Occasionally, we may hold an order so that we can fulfill it with new inventory we are expecting to receive. Just send us a chat if you need a status update.
Cost to Ship
Shipping fees are as follows:
- $11.99 for orders up to $39.99
- $18.99 for orders between $40 and $79.99
- $23.99 for orders between $80 and $119.99
- $29.99 for orders between $120 and $159.99
- $35.99 for orders between $160 and $199.99
- $41.99 for orders between $200 and $239.99
- $47.99 for orders between $240 and $279.99
- FREE for orders $280 or greater
* Please note these prices reflect substantial fee increases from USPS in April, presumably due to gas price hikes. We'd hope to lower them in the future, obviously.