Astilbe odontophylla (syn. thunbergii var. congesta), Tori-ashi shoma regular water and lavender-pink pendulous hop-like bracts

and lavender-pink pendulous hop-like bracts in summer make a ~5-inch tall ground cover with cascades of blooms

Mature size: 5 ft T x W

Shall we see if there's something to that

mature size: 8 feet T x 3 feet W in 10 yrs

Astilbe odontophylla (syn. thunbergii var. congesta), Tori-ashi shoma regular water and lavender-pink pendulous hop-like bractsNative to the mountain woodlands of Japan, this charming species Astilbe has creamy white fluffy crests of profuse, small flowers that gently curl downwards. It prefers regular summer water with morning sun or dappled to even dense shade. The flower sprays in June and July can reach 2 to 3 feet while the foliage stays lower as a nice foil. Mature size: 16 20 inches tall; blooms up to 3 foot Minimum temperature: 30 F