Latin Name:
Astilbe 'Radius'

Description:
Perennial Flower ~ Sun to Part Shade ~  2'  ~  summer  ~  very bright, glowing, shiny red flower plumes with graceful, dark foliage ~ great contrast between foliage and flowers ~ flowers very heavily ~ walnut and deer resistant ~ likes moisture but is drought tolerant~ attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Optimal Care:
Deadheading will not increase blooms.  Dried seed heads may be left on the plant to provide late season interest.  If plants become dry and crisp in a drought year, you may cut them back to the ground.  New green growth will appear.  Do not cut back in fall, but prune in spring.