Astilbe thunbergii
Family: Saxifragaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It grows 50-60 cm high. It spreads 30-50 cm wide. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. These have sharp teeth around the edge. The leaflets are broad and greyish-green or bronze. The flowers are small but in dense masses. They are white when they open but turn pink.
There are about 12 Astilbe species. They are temperate plants.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zones 7-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves