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Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' /False Spiraea, Meadow Sweet

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' / Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

Low growing plants
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Low growing plants

Light pink blossoms

Flowers are very light and airy

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Scientific Name:	Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'
Common Name:	False Spiraea, Meadow Sweet
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Determine Your Zone
Height:	1-2 feet
Spread:	1-2 feet
Bloom time:	Summer, Fall
Flower color:	Pink
Light Exposure:	Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Comments:	Their finely divided foliage and showy flower plumes make them one of the better perennials for shady locations in cooler climates where there is adequate moisture. Come in colors of white to pink to red. Good cut flowers, container specimens, and masses plantings and as a groundcover. Divide plants in early spring every 2-3 years.