The catalog/Species

Astrantia major

Z 473 cultivars

Cultivars

PL#1868

'Star of Beauty'

Astrantia major

Astrantia 'Star of Beauty' is a floriferous perennial prized for its dome-shaped flower clusters of tiny white blooms with magenta-purple tips, surrounded by elegant papery bracts. Blooming from early to late summer, it thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens and shaded borders. Resistant to deer and tolerant of wet conditions, it adds texture and long-lasting interest to mixed plantings.

Z 4–71.333 ft1.667–2 ft
PL#1869

'Star of Billions'

Astrantia major

Astrantia 'Star of Billions' is a floriferous perennial known for its dome-shaped clusters of tiny pink flowers, surrounded by elegant papery bracts. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade. Its deeply cut green foliage adds texture, while its long-lasting blooms attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers. Resistant to deer and tolerant of wet conditions, it is a valuable addition to woodland gardens and shaded borders.

Z 4–72 ft1.5–1.917 ft
PL#1870

'Star of Fire'

Astrantia major

Astrantia 'Star of Fire' is a striking perennial known for its deep burgundy-red blooms with white centers, surrounded by dark, papery bracts. Blooming from early summer to early fall, it thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial shade. Its long-lasting flowers attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers, while its compact habit suits borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.

Z 4–71.833 ft1–2 ft