Thunberg's astilbe
Astilbe thunbergii (Siebold & Zucc.) Miq.
Astilbe thunbergii is a flowering plant in the Saxifragaceae family, native to Japan, as well as parts of the Korean Peninsula and the Kuril Islands. It was first described in 1867 and is commonly known as Thunberg's astilbe. A notable hybrid cultivar, 'Straussenfeder,' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its horticultural value.
Description
Astilbe thunbergii is a member of the Saxifragaceae family and is native to Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and the Kuril Islands. The species was published in 1867 and belongs to the genus Astilbe. It is known by the common name Thunberg's astilbe. A hybrid cultivar, 'Straussenfeder,' has been recognized for its ornamental qualities with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Other common names
Thunberg's astilbe
Distribution
SE · NO · Japan · Kuril Is.
Synonyms
Hoteia thunbergii
