Astilbe 'Snowdrift' ~ Snowdrift Astilbe

Snowdrift Astilbe is a compact mounding herbaceous perennial with deeply cut dark green fern-like foliage.  Wide feathery panicles open of crisp pure white flowers that mature to cream bloom above the leaves in late spring into summer.  Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils.  Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type:  Perennial Height:  1.5' - 2' Spread:  1' - 1.5' Spacing:  1' USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 9 Culture:  Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline.  Powdery mildew and wilt may occur.  Watch for japanese beetles.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea IMAGES: Photo by cultivar413, Snowdrift Astilbe, (2) Photo by Mic