Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4b-9b

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Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' plant details

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, panicles, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact and lovely shell pink flowers over a good dark bronze green foliage clump. Shade to part sun. Selected by the Perennial Plant Association as Perennial Plant of the Year 1994.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Astilbe Sprite' has deep purple green leaves. The flowers are frothy light pink in June. Makes a fun plant for front of the border.

By: Gossler Farms

This compact 12-20" garden sprite adds airy flowers of shell-pink to the cool, shade-garden in midsummer (sounds like a great place to be in midsummer!) ;, later, handsome, bronzy seeds heads as well. PSh-Shade/Med-Damp