Astilbe are rugged shade lovers that thrive in moist conditions. They produce elegant colorful plumes above green foliage. Astilbe are quite diverse， with hundreds of varieties available. Each providing a show of splendid flowers. Best of all， they are low maintenance. They attract butterflies and are deer and rabbit resistant. Use them in groups or mass them to create a ground cover. Pick for cutting when they are half opened. Astilbe Chocolate Kiss adds drama and accent to the garden. They have bright pink flowers appearing on dark purple almost chocolate colored foliage. Hence its name. A real statement in the garden.

• Dark chocolate colored foliage
• Continuous bloomer throughout the season
• Each plume consists of hundreds of blossoms opening in succession
• Multicolor
• Dormant Root Size 2/3 eye
• Part Shade
• Perennial
• Plant in Spring
• Blooms June - August
• USDA Zones 4-8
• 48 contiguous US states， plus the District of Columbia， Except Idaho

Astilbe are very popular， rugged， versatile shade lovers that thrive in moist conditions. They produce colorful elongated flower plumes above divided fern-like green foliage in the summer and add bursts of impressive color to the garden landscape. Best yet， they are low maintenance， attract butterflies but are deer and rabbit resistant. They are quite diverse with hundreds of varieties to choose from. Each overachieving in providing splendid flower shows. Use them in groups or en mass to create a ground cover. Great for cutting when they are half opened. Astilbe Chocolate Kiss adds drama and accent to the garden with its bright pink flower plumes appearing  on dark purple-brown almost chocolate colored serrated foliage.  Hence its name.  A real statement in the garden.