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Astrantia 'Superstar'

Also Known As

  • Astrantia major 'Super Star'
  • Astrantia major 'White Giant'
  • Masterwort
  • Super Star Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Astrantia 'Superstar' plant details

Astrantia 'Superstar' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream, green and white 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 'Superstar'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, green and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia 'Superstar'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
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 astrantia has large white pincushion flowers surrounded by a white ruff. Foliage is dark green and deeply lobed. The dried flowerheads can be used in arrangements or left on the plant to provide interest into autumn. Astrantia are long-blooming plants great for sun to part shade.
Slightly reminiscent of a refined Queen Ann's Lace, large greenish white domed flowers reside atop a stiff spidery ruff of green-tinged white bracts, while riding wiry stems and palmately cut, dark green toothed leaves. Coveted by butterflies, floral designers and horticulturists, 'White Giant' emphasizes long lasting blooms with mesmerizing detail and a lovely enduring presence that can be sprinkled amid Sesleria 'Greenlee', Geranium 'Havana Blues' and Aster 'October Skies' for natural panache.

Gardening facts about Astrantia 'Superstar' plant

How to Grow Astrantia 'Superstar'

  • 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

    • white
    • cream
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 9"-25"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Astrantia major 'Hadspen's Blood', Hadspen Masterwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-36'

Width: 24"-36"

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

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

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

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 23"-27"

Width: 18"-23"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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