Sprite florist's spiraea
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'
Perennial Plant of the Year 1994
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pale pink flowers
- Foliage color
- Brown/copper, green
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sprite' florist's spiraea (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, loamy soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Pale pink flowers attract butterflies and bees. The clumping plant has brown, copper, and green foliage.
Pairs well with Patriot hosta, Cinnamon fern, and Jack in the pulpit.