Montgomery Astilbe is superb on its own as it spreads quickly and forms broad clumps. Astilbe thrive in shade or semi-shade and will naturalize in regular-to-moist soil. Montgomery has red colored flowers that when they have stopped blooming for the season, its fern-like foliage will be showy until fall. This versatile, easy-to-grow plant tolerates hot summers or a waterside location or both. Montgomery Astilbe is superb on its own as it spreads quickly and forms broad clumps. Astilbe thrive in shade or semi-shade and will naturalize in regular-to-moist soil. Montgomery has red colored flowers that when they have stopped blooming for the season, its fern-like foliage will be showy until fall. This versatile, easy-to-grow plant tolerates hot summers or a waterside location or both. Space plants approximately 18 to 24 inches apart for best results Tolerates a wide range of soils, but grows best in moist, well drained, humus-rich soil Blooms June through August Reaches standard mature height of 24 to 36 inches tall hardy to Zone 4 Grows and flowers best in full shade, partial shade Great for borders, bouquets, container gardening, cut flowers, naturalizing, showy flowers ***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***                                                                                     Use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage.