A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial with large, pinnate or palmate, wrinkled, veined, glossy, dark green leaves and red-flushed stems bearing dense panicles of small, star-shaped, creamy-white, red or pink flowers in mid-and late summer.
Height 1.2m (4ft), Spread 75cm (2.5ft), 2-5 years to maturity.