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Astilbe

Astilbe

9.9
A flowering garden plant that lives for many years with fern-like leaves and feathery flower clusters
  • noun
  • /æˈstɪlbi/
  • Specialized
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  • The shady corner of the garden was brightened by a cluster of Astilbe in full bloom.
  • feathery astilbe
  • plumes of astilbe
  • astilbe and ferns

Examples

  • I love the vibrant colors of Astilbes in my garden.

  • Several species in the Astilbe genus are popular in perennial borders and woodland gardens.

  • Gardeners often choose Astilbe for its elegant, feathery flower plumes and shade tolerance.

  • The Astilbe blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • The flowers of astilbe bloom in vibrant shades, providing color to shaded gardens.

  • In her garden, she grows astilbe alongside hostas to create a lush, green landscape.

  • For a natural look in your yard, consider planting astilbe among ferns and other shade-loving plants.

Compounds

dwarf astilbe
8.8

A low evergreen plant with fine leaves and small pink or burgundy flowers used as ground cover

Astilbe biternata
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American garden plant with groups of small creamy white flowers

Astilbe japonica
  • Specialized
8.5

A garden plant with dense clusters of small colorful flowers

Astilbe chinensis pumila
  • Specialized
9.9

A low Asian plant with divided leaves and small pink or dark red flowers used as ground cover

Surface Forms

Astilbe singular
Astilbes plural

Etymology

The word Astilbe comes from Greek parts a- 'not' and stilbe 'brightness' or 'shine'. So the name means 'not shiny', a handy picture to remember this garden plant with soft, fern-like leaves and feathery flower plumes.