Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark water-garden Sprite Astilbe is a dwarf

Sprite Astilbe is a dwarf mounding herbaceous perennial with glossy bronze green foliage

Mummy berry is a fungal disease that shrivels and dries the fruit- remove affected fruit immediately if spotted

COMPANION PLANTS:  Cast Iron Plant

P1000653 Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye) (Hippocastanaceae) Leaf

Physocarpus opulifolius ~ Atlantic Ninebark water-garden Sprite Astilbe is a dwarfAtlantic Ninebark is an upright spreading native deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark on mature branches that strips back in several layers. The dull green lobed foliage turns an undistinguished yellow in fall. Dense clusters of small white or pink flowers bloom in late spring into summer and are followed by drooping clusters of red seed capsules. Grows best with afternoon shade in the South and dry to medium well drained acidic soil. Type: Shrub