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Astrantia 'Ruby Star'

Also Known As

  • Astrantia 'Ruby Stars'
  • Astrantia major 'Ruby Star'®
  • Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Astrantia 'Ruby Star' plant details

Astrantia 'Ruby Star' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrantia 'Ruby Star'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia 'Ruby Star'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new variety is supposed to be better than both ?Ruby Wedding? and ?Hadspen Blood?!... let us know if you think it is... in any case, you?ll enjoy it. S/M

Gardening facts about Astrantia 'Ruby Star' plant

How to Grow Astrantia 'Ruby Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 9"-25"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-23"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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