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Astilbe 'Sprite' (Simplicifolia Group)

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Sprite' (Simplicifolia Group) (dwarf astilbe) yields showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to early autumn. This plant is clump forming and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green and faded green in colour. Astilbe 'Sprite' (Simplicifolia Group) (dwarf astilbe) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bog, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, small or miniature planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites.