noun
- A perennial plant of the saxifrage family, grown for its feathery plumes of small flowers in shades of pink, red, or white.
Usage: Also called false spirea or meadowsweet.; Commonly used in ornamental gardening and landscaping.
Examples
- The astilbe bloomed with delicate pink flowers in the shaded garden.
- Gardeners often plant astilbe along woodland paths for its feathery texture.
- The red astilbe varieties add vibrant color to moist, partially shaded areas.
- Astilbe is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in cool, damp soil.
- She arranged fresh astilbe plumes in a vase for a soft, romantic centerpiece.