Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

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Astilbe simplicifolia

False Spirea

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Late, shell-pink, open drooping panicles. A very adaptable shorter Astilbe, quite drought and sun tolerant. The foliage is a deep, glossy green, with a bronze tint in the spring.

Height

10-12 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1994! Blooms of Bressingham introduction.

Bloom Time

July-August (late)

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Requires constant moisture to perform at best.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
• Crafts
• Dried Flowers
• Cut Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Rabbit Resistant
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist
• Rich