Peucedanum ostruthium 'Daphnis'

Also Known As

Variegated Masterwort
Variegated Peuce Masterwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 18"-23"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Peucedanum ostruthium 'Daphnis' plant details

Peucedanum ostruthium 'Daphnis' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue, green and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peucedanum ostruthium 'Daphnis'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 23 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: creeping, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peucedanum ostruthium 'Daphnis'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gently spreading perennial ground cover; crisply edged in cream, the silver green leaves rise 6-8" topped with white umbels of Queen Anne's Lace type flowers to 18" in early summer (great for cutting). Consistently moist, humus rich soils are best and protection at least from the hot afternoon sun will make this underused beauty happy. This is not the invasive Bishop's Weed (which it resembles) but a lovely, well behaved woodland creeper.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Stump the experts with this plant: a little known relative of Astrantia, Peucedanum is the true Masterwort. This new cultivar, 'Daphnis', introduced from France, has very attractive cream and gray-green variegated foliage, forming tidy clumps 8-10" high and spreads 18-24". White Queen Anne's Lace flowers are born on 12-15" stems in early summer.....and, no it is NOT Goutweed.