A decorative flowering plant with feathery, colorful plumes of tiny flowers that grows well in shaded gardens.
From Greek 'a-' (without) and 'stilbe' (shine or glitter), referring to the delicate, non-glossy appearance of the plant. The name was coined in the 19th century when the plant was introduced to European gardens from Asia.
Astilbe flowers are so delicate they look almost fake, yet they're one of the toughest shade plants you can grow—nature's way of proving that something beautiful doesn't need sunlight to thrive.
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