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Apiaceae
Masterwort
Astrantia major
Courage and strength.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Astrantia
- Native to
- Central Europe, Eastern Europe
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous
- Height
- 1-3 ft
- Sunlight
- partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- moist, humus-rich, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The pincushion-like flower heads are actually composed of a central dome of tiny flowers surrounded by a collar of petal-like bracts.
- The name 'masterwort' comes from medieval herbalism, where it was considered a master remedy for many ailments.
- The popular cultivar 'Moulin Rouge' produces the deepest red flowers of any astrantia and holds its color even when dried.
- Bees are attracted to the nectar-rich tiny florets, and the plant is a favorite in pollinator-friendly garden designs.
- Astrantia flowers dry beautifully and maintain their papery texture and color for months, making them popular in dried arrangements.
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