Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 2.5-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1.5-2 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Astilbe-like, ternate foliage is an attractive deep bronze. Foliage generally does not need staking, but taller flower spires may need some support. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Flower spires tend to bend toward bright light, particularly when plants are grown in substantial shade. |
Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy white (sometimes with a pink tinge) |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |