| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | Non-Native |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 1.50 to 2.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 1.50 to 2.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Airy, feathery flower plumes, Soft, White |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Astilbe Younique™ White is a compact shade perennial with fluffy white plumes and fine foliage, ideal for moist, shaded borders and woodland gardens.
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| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | Non-Native |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 1.50 to 2.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 1.50 to 2.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Airy, feathery flower plumes, Soft, White |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Astilbe Younique™ White is a compact, non-native hybrid perennial prized for its fluffy white plumes, finely textured foliage, and ability to brighten shady garden spaces. Blooming in early to mid-summer, this cultivar grows just 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for the front of borders, shady pathways, or containers. Its feathery blooms attract pollinators and offer elegant contrast when paired with hostas, ferns, or other shade-loving plants. Tolerant of moist soils and low light, it performs best in rich, well-drained soils with consistent moisture.
Bright shade bloomer: Dense white flower plumes stand out in low light
Compact size: Fits well in small gardens, borders, and containers
Moisture-loving: Thrives in consistently moist soils and part shade
Sun exposure: Best in part shade; tolerates full shade with adequate moisture
Soil needs: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils are ideal
Maintenance: Remove spent blooms for tidiness; divide clumps every few years
Woodland borders: Adds brightness and texture beneath trees or along shaded paths
Moist shade gardens: Excellent with ferns, sedges, and native wildflowers
Foundation plantings: Neat form works well around structures with filtered light
Non-native hybrid: Provides some pollinator support but limited broader ecosystem value
Use with natives: Pairs well with native shade plants to build biodiversity
Garden-friendly: Well-behaved, non-spreading form ideal for designed landscapes
Tiarella cordifolia – Foamflower: A shade-loving native with frothy white spring blooms and attractive foliage for woodland gardens.
Phlox divaricata – Wild Blue Phlox: A fragrant, spring-blooming native that thrives in dappled light and attracts early pollinators.
Carex pensylvanica – Pennsylvania Sedge: A soft, clump-forming native sedge that thrives in dry or moist shade and complements bold perennials.
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No. The Younique™ series of Astilbes, including ‘White’, are hybrid cultivars developed from Asian species, primarily native to Japan and China. ‘Younique™ White’ is a non-native ornamental plant and does not provide the same ecological benefits as native U.S. perennials.
‘Younique White’ is part of a compact, early-blooming series known for dense flower plumes, floriferous habit, and tidy growth. It features creamy white flower spikes and fine-textured green foliage, typically reaching 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for borders, containers, and small shade gardens.
This variety grows best in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9 and requires regular watering, especially during hot or dry periods, to maintain lush foliage and flower production.
Yes. While not native, the flowers of ‘Younique White’ are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators when in bloom. However, it does not serve as a host plant for native insect larvae and provides limited long-term habitat value.
Yes. Like most Astilbes, ‘Younique White’ is deer- and rabbit-resistant and is considered low-maintenance once established. It’s a great choice for shade borders, woodland gardens, and mass plantings where dependable texture and bright blooms are desired.
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