Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'

Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'
This popular dwarf groundcover type of Astilbe forms a low carpet of mid-green leaves topped with fuzzy, lilac pink/purple, stiffly upright flower plumes.  One of the last Astilbes to bloom.  Its small stature makes fit perfectly at the front of the border. Deer and rabbit resistant.

 Full to part shade, moist soil. 8-12", Zones 3-8.

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.