Astilbe × arendsii 'Amethyst' ~ Amethyst Astilbe size-8in-pot Cayenne Silky Dogwood is a

Cayenne Silky Dogwood is a medium-sized native deciduous shrub with an open rounded habit and bright red stems

The dense carpet of soft purple flowers with dark purple centers bloom in spring attracting butterflies

which makes for an excellent cut flower that retains color when dried

Ouachita is self-fruiting and has good disease resistance

Astilbe × arendsii 'Amethyst' ~ Amethyst Astilbe size-8in-pot Cayenne Silky Dogwood is aAmethyst Astilbe is a mounding herbaceous perennial with dark green fern like foliage. Feathery panicles of rich lavender pink flowers 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' 3' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring, Summer