astilbe
- noun
- /æˈstɪlbi/
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astilbe
- The astilbe blooms beautifully in the summer.
Examples
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In early summer, the feathery plumes of astilbe stand out among the foliage plants.
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She planted astilbe along the path to add texture and vibrant color to the border.
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The shaded garden bed was filled with blooming astilbe in shades of pink and white.
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Look at how tall the astilbe has grown!
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In her garden, she planted vibrant clusters of astilbe that bloomed in shades of pink and purple.
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The landscape designer recommended astilbe for its colorful flowers and ability to thrive in shady areas.
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During the summer, the astilbe added a burst of color to the flowerbed with its beautiful, feathery blooms.
Compounds
A low evergreen plant with fine leaves and small pink or burgundy flowers used as ground cover
- Specialized
A North American garden plant with groups of small creamy white flowers
- Specialized
A low Asian plant with divided leaves and small pink or dark red flowers used as ground cover
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word astilbe comes from Greek parts a- 'not' and stilbe 'shine', so think of it as 'not shiny' — a simple image that fits this plant with its soft, feathery flower plumes and leaves that are not shiny.
