Astilbe chinensis 'Valerie' - Valerie False Spirea

Valerie False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis 'Valerie') is a variety of Chinese astilbe, a shade perennial with ferny foliage and feathery plumes of flowers in summer; this species is more tolerant of dry soil than other astilbes. Grows in part shade to shade in moist, rich soil. Hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8.