astilbe

Thân thiện

The gardener planted a pink astilbe in the shady flowerbed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A perennial plant of the genus Astilbe: Any plant belonging to this genus, characterized by having compound leaves and producing showy, feathery plumes (panicles) of numerous small, often colorful flowers. These plants are commonly used in shade gardens for their attractive foliage and blooms.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The shady border was brightened by a cluster of pink astilbe.
  • Astilbe is a popular choice for damp, woodland garden settings.
  • She divided her large astilbe in the fall to plant in another part of the yard.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to members of the genus , often specifying species or cultivars (e.g., , 'Fanal').
  • For continuous color, pair early-blooming Astilbe simplicifolia with later-blooming hostas.

Variants and Related Words

• Genus Astilbe: The taxonomic group to which all astilbe plants belong.
• False goat's beard: A common name for astilbe, referring to the appearance of its flower plumes.

Synonyms

• False spirea: Another common name for astilbe, due to a superficial resemblance to some spirea shrubs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicles of tiny colorful flowers