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Masterwort

Astrantia Major

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Overview

Astrantia major, commonly known as Masterwort, thrives in partial shade, appreciating moist, fertile soil. This perennial displays intricate, pincushion-like blooms, typically white or pink, set against palmate, dark green leaves. Flowering from June to August, it reaches 1.5 to 2.5 feet in height, with a similar spread. It’s ideal for border plantings and woodland gardens, attracting pollinators while resisting deer. Zones 4 to 7 ensure successful growth in varied climates.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–7Type Annual, HerbClimate Mediterranean
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — attracting both butterflies and the appreciative glances of garden visitors; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 112

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Herb
Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Climate
Mediterranean

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Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — annual / herb for half or shade; masterwort rewards gardeners with a long-lasting and ethereal addition to their, image 87
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — attracting both butterflies and the appreciative glances of garden visitors
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Masterwort rewards gardeners with a long-lasting and ethereal addition to their outdoor spaces
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Native to mountain meadows and grasslands of Central and Eastern Europe
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — It requires rich, humusy, and consistently moist soil, which mirrors the damp meadows of its native habitat; ideal, image 78
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — typically reaching a size of 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and 1 to 1.5 feet wide; each nestled within a star-shaped bract
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — commonly known as Masterwort; showcasing its resilience across a variety of climates.<br><br>Masterwort boasts a clump-forming
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — pink and white flowers in the garden; making it a versatile mid-border selection, image 85
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — commonly known as Masterwort; showcasing its resilience across a variety of climates.<br><br>Masterwort boasts a, image 93
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — making it a versatile mid-border selection; or other shade-loving perennials for a woodland aesthetic, image 99
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — attracting both butterflies and the appreciative glances of garden visitors; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 83
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — typically reaching a size of 1.5 to 2.5 feet tall and 1 to 1.5 feet wide; each nestled within a star-shaped bract, image 98
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 7; this perennial displays intricate, image 96
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — and emerge in hues ranging from white and pink to a deep ruby red; annual / herb for half or shade
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — It requires rich, humusy, and consistently moist soil, which mirrors the damp meadows of its native habitat; ideal soil pH
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — It‚Äôs ideal for border plantings and woodland gardens, attracting pollinators while resisting deer
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — consider pairing it with ferns; commonly known as Masterwort, image 138
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — is an herbaceous perennial that adds a touch of understated elegance to any garden design
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — It requires rich, humusy, and consistently moist soil, which mirrors the damp meadows of its native habitat; ideal, image 107
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — It requires rich, humusy, and consistently moist soil, which mirrors the damp meadows of its native habitat; ideal, image 136
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Flowering from June to August, it reaches 1.5 to 2.5 feet in height, with a similar spread; flowering occurs from, image 90
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — commonly known as Masterwort; showcasing its resilience across a variety of climates.<br><br>Masterwort boasts a, image 122
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — deep green leaves are subtly attractive; astrantia major, commonly known as Masterwort, thrives in partial shade, image 71
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates provided the soil remains moist; but the true allure lies in its distinctive
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