Astilbe glaberrima explained

Astilbe glaberrima, called the florist's spiraea and smooth rock astilbe, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Astilbe, native to Yakushima Island, Japan.[1] Some authorities have it as a subspecies of Astilbe japonica, Astilbe japonica subsp. glaberrima. Its dwarf variety Astilbe glaberrima var. saxatilis has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]

Varieties

The following varieties are currently accepted:[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Astilbe glaberrima Nakai . . 2017 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 1 December 2020 .
  2. Web site: Astilbe glaberrima var. saxatilis smooth rock astilbe . The Royal Horticultural Society . 1 December 2020 . Synonym Astilbe japonica 'Saxosa' .

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