Astilbe arendsii Pink Astilbe start blooming in late spring, producing spikes of showy flowers in pinks or whites atop glossy, fernlike foliage.  Astilbe is a deer-resistant perennial which adds color and texture to a shady garden. Deceptively delicate in appearance, it is a moisture- and semi-shade-loving perennial. Depending on the variety, astilbe will provide blooms…