Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'

[ height 12 in., flower lavender pink very late, part shade to sun, spreading clump ]

PLUME FLOWER  A. chinensis and the cultivar’s there of, are spreaders.  Astilbe chinensis Pumila makes a great ground cover for a part shade garden. Plants are not aggressive, rather, are more like a spreading mound.  Dense stout spikes of lavender-purple flowers form in mid to late summer.  Plants prefer moist soils, but are more drought tolerant than other types of Astilbe.  A good dwarf form and proven garden performer.