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| Family | Saxifragaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 40 cm (16 in) | | Spread | 25 - 35 cm (10 - 14 in) | | Light | full sun to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | Astilbe 'Aphrodite' (Simplicifolia Group) (dwarf astilbe) bears bright red and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to late summer. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, waterfront and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | |
