Exposure • Part sun • Shade • Sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Wet

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer

Bloom Color • Red • Apricot

Attributes • Good Cut Flowers

Water Requirements • Prefers consistent soil moisture

Astilbe x arendsii 'Red Sentinel'

False Spirea

Cheerful, bright red, feathery plumes flower above lacy, finely cut foliage. May be planted in sun if given plenty of moisture. Wonderful plants for the moist border, woodland edges, or planted en masse for a colorful display. Good cut flower.

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.