With can’t take eyes off beauty, Look At Me Astilbe wows all. The striking plumes have deep red stems that are covered with multitudes of pink blossoms. The flowers create a long-lasting show as they open in succession. Its attractive ferny foliage matures to an attractive mound. A major award winner and long-lived shade perennial. It grows 20″ tall.

Look at Me Astilbe creates a striking show in the shady woodland gardens. It’s fantastic in formal beds, cottage, pollinator, and cutting gardens. Astilbe works well massed or grouped in shady gardens. It makes an excellent ground cover or an edging plant as long as consistent moisture can be given. Spectacular landscapes can be created by using them in serpentine patterns. With its strong contrasting foliage, Astilbe and Hosta planted together are a match made in heaven. Astilbe attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Deer and rabbits leave Astilbe alone.

Plant in shade to part shade in soil that has been amended with organic matter. Although drought tolerant, keeping plants well watered will produce the most flowers. If plants dry out, they may go dormant. Adding a top dressing of mulch will help retain water.