" The Astilbe æMontgomeryÆ, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful deep red to scarlet-red flowers with dark red-bronze foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe æMontgomeryÆ blooms in mid summer and is 20ö tall and a plant width of 24ö. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with HostaÆs and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds."