Sprite Dwarf False Spirea

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

Patent: PP#1994

1994 Perennial Plant of the Year. Sprite is a great low-growing Astilbe with light pink, almost spidery flower spikes that bloom in early summer. Trim the spent flower spikes to reveal the glossy dark green fern-like foliage beneath. Great for the edge of a shade garden or grouped as a mass groundcover.

Height

12 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Trim the spent flower spikes to reveal the glossy dark green fern like foliage beneath. Great for the edge of a shade garden or grouped as a mass groundcover.

Interesting Notes

A great low growing astilbe with light pink almost spidery flower spikes that bloom in early summer.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Light Requirements

Part Sun/Part Shade

Soil Needs

	Average
	Moist
	Good Drainage

Season of Interest (Flowering)

	Summer
	Spring

Growth Habit

	Clump Forming
	Compact

Growth Rate

Medium

Bloom Type

Cluster

Uses

	Walkway
	Ground Cover

Foliage Color

Green