Exposure • Sun • Part sun • Shade

Soil Moisture Needs • Wet

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer

Bloom Color • Apricot • Pink

Attributes • Good Cut Flowers

Water Requirements • Prefers consistent soil moisture

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

False Spirea

This 1994 Perennial Plant of the Year has arching, shell-pink, feathery plumes accented by dark bronze-green foliage. May be planted in sun if given plenty of moisture. Wonderful plants for the moist border, woodland edges, or planted en masse.

Astilbe (a-stil-bee')

Family: Saxifragaceae · Common Name: False Spirea

Striking feathery flower plumes complement attractive foliage. Outstanding in shaded gardens, thriving in moist woodland soil or at water's edge, even in sunny locations with plenty of moisture. Good cut flower.