" The Astilbe æRheinlandÆ, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful clear pink flowers with mid green foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe æRheinlandÆ blooms in mid summer and is 24ö tall and a plant width of 18ö. Do not allow Astilbe æRheinlandÆ to dry out. 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."