Astilbe chinensis var taquetii 'Superba' ~ Superba Chinese Astilbe Size:1 GALLON (2) Photo by Michael Coghlan

(2) Photo by Michael Coghlan

White Cloud Catmint is a compact perennial with small green foliage that smells strongly of mint

Prune as needed after flowering- will affect fruit display if spent flowerhead are removed

Sturdy stems sport large upright deep plum flowers with a bright white tips that bloom in midsummer

It is a hybrid between the English holly (Ilex aquifolium) and the Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta)

Astilbe chinensis var taquetii 'Superba' ~ Superba Chinese Astilbe Size:1 GALLON (2) Photo by Michael CoghlanSuperba Chinese Astilbe is a taller mounding herbaceous perennial with lacy fern like foliage that emerges mahogany red before maturing to dark green. Feathery upright panicles of purple rose flowers bloom above the leaves through summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Height: 2' 4' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom