The Astilbe ΅Montgomery¦, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful deep red to scarlet-red flowers with dark red-bronze foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe ΅Montgomery¦ blooms in mid summer and is 20χ tall and a plant width of 24χ. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta¦s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.