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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‚Äôs 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) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates provided the soil remains moist; but the true allure lies in its, image 135

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Zones 4 to 7 ensure successful growth in varied climates; flowering from June to August, it reaches 1.5 to 2.5 feet, image 92

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — deep green leaves are subtly attractive; astrantia major, commonly known as Masterwort, thrives in partial shade, image 100

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — pink and white flowers in the garden; making it a versatile mid-border selection

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Flowering occurs from early to mid-summer; is an herbaceous perennial that adds a touch of understated elegance to, image 105

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Its unique blooms also make it a favorite for bouquet filler

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Astrantia major, commonly known as Masterwort, thrives in partial shade, appreciating moist, fertile soil

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Ideal soil pH ranges from neutral to slightly acidic; annual / herb with pink and white blooms, image 137

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — It‚Äôs ideal for border plantings and woodland gardens, attracting pollinators while resisting deer; attracting both butterflies

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 7

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Native to mountain meadows and grasslands of Central and Eastern Europe; its unique blooms also make it a favorite, image 66

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — pink and white flowers in the garden; making it a versatile mid-border selection, image 143

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — These blooms are composed of tiny florets, image 102

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — It‚Äôs ideal for border plantings and woodland gardens, attracting pollinators while resisting deer; attracting both, image 91

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Flowering occurs from early to mid-summer; is an herbaceous perennial that adds a touch of understated elegance to any garden

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — making it a versatile mid-border selection; or other shade-loving perennials for a woodland aesthetic

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — attracting both butterflies and the appreciative glances of garden visitors; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 141

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — pink and white flowers in the garden

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — Masterwort rewards gardeners with a long-lasting and ethereal addition to their outdoor spaces; zones 4 to 7 ensure successful

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — annual / herb for half or shade; masterwort rewards gardeners with a long-lasting and ethereal addition to their, image 145

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — annual / herb with pink and white blooms; though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates provided the soil remains moist

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — making it a versatile mid-border selection; or other shade-loving perennials for a woodland aesthetic, image 70

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — showcasing its resilience across a variety of climates.<br><br>Masterwort boasts a clump-forming habit; it thrives in USDA

Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — each nestled within a star-shaped bract; consider pairing it with ferns

Photographs by 11 contributors

Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Arthur Crbz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Andrea Moro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · source
Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0 · source
Benjamin Zwittnig, CC BY 2.5 si · source
(c) Santiago Martín-Bravo, CC BY 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnes Monkelbaan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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