Latin Name:
Astilbe 'Sprite'

Description:
Perennial Flower ~ S/PtSh ~ 1' ~ summer ~ spikes of delicate shell-pink flowers above dark, bronzy-green leaves ~ dense, compact clumps ~ walnut and deer resistant ~ moisture lover but will tolerate drought  ~ 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.

Zone 4