Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
South America, Chile
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Melody, King Edward potato, Kennebec
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Blue, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loose, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Beetles, Bugs, Early/Late Blight, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Eczema, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching, Tight chest, Urticaria, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bone strength, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Metabolism, Rheumatism, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASTRANTIA
SOLANUM tuberosum
Common Name
Astrantia
Potato, Tater, Spud, Tuber
In German
Hortensie
Kartoffel
In French
Hortensia
Pomme de terre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Patata
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Batata
In Polish
Hortensja
Ziemniak
In Latin
Hibiscus
SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Family
Apiaceae
Solanaceae
Season and Care of Astrantia and Potato
Season and care of Astrantia and Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Astrantia and Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astrantia season is Spring and Summer and Potato season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astrantia is Clay, Loam and for Potato is Loose, Well drained while the PH of soil for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Potato is Acidic.
Astrantia and Potato Physical Information
Astrantia and Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Potato height is 91.44 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Astrantia and Potato are as follows:
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Potato flower color: Blue, Purple, Red and White
- Potato leaf color: Green
Care of Astrantia and Potato
Care of Astrantia and Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.