Astilbe ‘Snowdrift’ White Shade Perennial – Deer Resistant False Goat’s Beard Plant

Astilbe ‘Snowdrift’ – White Astilbe Plant Overview

Astilbe ‘Snowdrift’ is a herbaceous perennial prized for its pure white, feathery plumes that elegantly rise above lush, fern-like foliage. This variety is one of the whitest astilbes available, making it an excellent choice for adding bright contrast and texture to shade gardens and woodland landscapes. It typically grows to a height of 18–24 inches with a spread of 12–20 inches, blooming in early to mid-summer (June–July).

Key Features

• Pure white feathery blooms that enhance shady garden areas
• Ideal for partial to full shade and woodland garden settings
• Adds height and texture to garden borders
• Deer and rabbit resistant, reducing pest concerns
• Excellent as a cut flower for indoor arrangements

Growing Information

• Light: Thrives in partial to full shade
• Water: Requires consistently moist soil; maintaining moisture is very important
• Soil: Prefers rich, organic, well-draining soil
• Maintenance: Divide plants every 3–4 years to maintain vigor
• Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 3–8; cold hardy and long-lived

Note that plants may not be in bloom at the time of shipping. Available in 4.5” or 1-gallon pots, each plant is healthy and well-rooted upon delivery.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.