Sprite Astilbe is a dwarf mounding herbaceous perennial with glossy bronze green foliage. Arching stems with drooping panicles of shell pink flowers bloom above the leaves from late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline. Powdery mildew and wilt may occur. Watch for Japanese beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea
IMAGES: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Astilbe 'Sprite', (2) Leonora Enking from West Sussex, England, Astilbe 'Sprite', CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
