astilbe
/əˈstɪlbi/
noun
- A garden plant with feathery clusters of small flowers, often pink, red, white, or purple, that grows well in shade.
- Astilbe is a popular choice for adding color to damp, shaded flower beds.
- The astilbe in the shady corner of the garden bloomed with bright pink plumes all summer.
- She planted astilbe along the north side of the house where the sun rarely reaches.