{"product_id":"younique-lilac-astilbe","title":"Younique Lilac Astilbe","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCompact, Free-Flowering Lilac Plumes for the Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYounique Lilac Astilbe (\u003cem\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Younique Lilac') brings soft lilac-purple, fluffy plumes to shaded beds above glossy, deeply cut green foliage in summer. The Younique series is bred to be compact and exceptionally well-branched, producing more plumes on a tidy plant. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it adds cool color to moist, part-shade borders and rain gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYounique Lilac Astilbe Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstilbe 'Younique Lilac'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–18 in. tall, 14–18 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLilac-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich; never let it dry out — excellent for rain gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact shade color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its tidy, well-branched habit suits the front of a shaded border and small spaces. Space 14–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRain gardens and woodland borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loves moist soil and tolerates clay; the plumes draw bees and butterflies. Pair with hostas, ferns, and brunnera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist, shaded soil. Keep consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Younique Lilac Astilbe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 14–18 inches apart in a spot that stays moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Younique Lilac Astilbe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist — water every 1–3 days in dry weather. Astilbe foliage scorches if it dries out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain steady moisture, especially in any sun. It will not tolerate prolonged drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need shade and moisture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — astilbe is a moist-shade plant. Give it rich, consistently moist soil out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely browse astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the Younique series special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's bred for a compact, well-branched habit that produces more plumes on a smaller, tidier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYounique Cerise Astilbe (Astilbe):\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright cerise-pink from the same compact series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native fern for moist shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315432673585,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/younique-lilac-astilbe.jpg?v=1779864868","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/younique-lilac-astilbe","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}