'August Light' features long, airy, scarlet-red plumes that arise from red tinted foliage that changes to a rich green. A later bloomer than most red Astilbes, this selection adds needed color in the shade garden during late July to August.
| Perennial | |
| Astilbe | |
| False Spirea | |
| Zone 4 | |
| 3-8 hours | |
| Moist, Sandy | |
| Accent perennial or cut flower | |
| Massed in the shade border | |
| 26-28" | |
| 16-24" | |
| Summer | |
| Red | |
| Moderate | |
| Upright | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Hosta, Brunnera, Polemonium, Trollius |