Latin Name:
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Superba'

Common Name:
Chinese Astilbe

Description:
Perennial Flower ~ S/PtSh ~ 3' ~ lavender-magenta flowers in a long, narrow spike  ~  late summer bloomer ~ can tolerate drought better than x arendsii hybrids ~ attracts butterflies and hummingbirds ~ deer and walnut resistant ~ a moisture lover

Care:                                                  Cut off dead flowers if desired.  Cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring.

Zone 4