Botanical Name Astilbe  Color Flash TM  
Common Name False Spirea
Type Perennial
Exposure Part Shade
Size for Description 15 to 20 In by 20 In
Bloom Time Early Summer
Flower Color Pink
Fruit  
Foliage  
Bark  
Fall Color  
Growth Rate  
Butterflies yes
Hummingbirds yes
Deer Resistant yes
Drought Tolerant  
Moisture Lover yes
Native  
Walnut Tolerant yes
Wet Areas yes
Fragrant  
Groundcover  
Comment leaves that start out brilliant green and then change to purple-burgundy as the season progresses
Care Cut off dead flowers if desired.  Cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring.
Zone 3