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'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid)

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2026 Perennial of the Year!

‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is a dramatic, dark-leaved Astilbe with vivid purple blooms. New foliage emerges yellow with a dark, glossy margin before maturing to a rich, uniform deep color. Dark stems support raspberry-colored buds that open into rosy-purple flowers. This variety performs best—and blooms most heavily—in full sun with consistent moisture in northern climates, but it also grows well in shade.

  • 20-22 inches tall and 24-28 inches wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in filtered sun or part shade (4-6 hours daily)
  • Space plants 24-28 inches apart for best results
  • Produces purple flowers spring through summer
  • Maintains black foliage spring to frost
  • Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass plantings
  • Attracts bees, resists deer and rabbits
  • Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage. If the crown has risen above soil level in the spring, gently press it back into the ground and cover it with mulch or soil.

Shipping Info:

    • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75
    • Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
      • Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
      • 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
      • 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
    • Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom 

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Customers praised this perennial for arriving "in pristine condition" with "beautiful foliage" and generous 1-gallon sizing. Most shoppers reported excellent packaging and healthy growth. However, one customer received a damaged, smashed plant. Overall, buyers are excited about blooms and thriving plants.

  • 5 stars: 8 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (11%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Michelle M.
USDA Planting Zone: 8
Light: Part Sun
Soil Type: Clay
Wildlife Pressure: Deer, Rabbits
Plants arrived in pristine condition

Plants arrived in pristine condition.

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george l.
came smashed

came smashed . its dead.

Thank you for sharing your review. We're sorry to hear this and are happy to help! Please send photos to HelpDesk@ProvenWinnersDirect.com and we can further assist you. Sincerely, PWD Team

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Annettia

Beautiful plants. Came well packaged and in excellent condition. 1 gallon size is not small. it's a big fluffy plant. I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm in love with this dark side of the moon, Astilbe is gorgeous.

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Lisa S.
USDA Planting Zone: 8
Light: Part Sun
Soil Type: Clay
Wildlife Pressure: None
The plants looked great when I received them and

The plants looked great when I received them and they’re still looking good excited to see how good they grow

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Teresa F.
Beautiful foliage! Came nicely sized! Can’t wait

Beautiful foliage! Came nicely sized! Can’t wait for the blooms!

Thank you so much for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the beautiful foliage and size of our 'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe. We can't wait for you to see the lovely blooms as well. 😍✨

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Christina W.
USDA Planting Zone: 8
Light: Part Sun
Soil Type: Clay, Wet
Wildlife Pressure: Rabbits

It’s growing so well from the rain! Happy with the purchase so far.

Thank you for sharing!! Enjoy!😊

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Gloria M.
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid)

I was both surprised and pleased when my plants arrived. Bought 2 but wish I had bought 3. Definitely next year.

Thank you for sharing!! Enjoy!😊

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Carol G.
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe (Astilbe hybrid)

Arrived in great condition

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C.G.

Great shape & size

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