Astrantia majilis 'Masterpiece'
Masterwort
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Variegated foliage, blue-green with lime centers
- Masses of light pink flowers bloom in summer
- Attracts pollinators, Deer and rabbit resistant
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers organically rich, consistenty moist, well-drained soil. Grows best in partial shade but will tolerate full sun in temperate climates with consistent moisture. Deadheading may prolong bloom time and prevents any unwanted self-seeding. In ideal conditions plants will spread in a non-invasive manner to form colonies.
Height: 16-24 in
Spread: 20 in
Spacing: 16-20 in
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Variegated
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Astrantia
Common Name: Masterwort
Great plant for shady perennial borders, woodland gardens and moist streambanks. Each flowerhead containse dense, compact umbels of greenish-white to pink, star-shaped flowers blooming in late spring through summer. Deeply divided green leaves are palmately cut into 3 to 7 lobes. Upright habit. Great for dried flower arrangements.