Astilbe thunbergii explained

Astilbe thunbergii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Astilbe, native to Japan.^[1] Its hybrid cultivar 'Straussenfeder' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^[2]

Varieties

The following varieties are currently accepted:^[1]

• Astilbe thunbergii var. thunbergii
• Astilbe thunbergii var. kiusiana (H.Hara) H.Hara ex H.Ohba

Notes and References

1. Web site: Astilbe thunbergii (Siebold & Zucc.) Miq. . . 2017 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 1 December 2020 .
2. Web site: Astilbe 'Straussenfeder' (thunbergii hybrid) . The Royal Horticultural Society . 1 December 2020 . Synonym; Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume' .