Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Pink'

Masterwort


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Clusters of soft star shaped pink Flowers
  • Long lasting cut arrangements
  • Easy to grow in moist soils
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring
Summer
Summer



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: 20-25 in
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-7
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Summer Bloomer

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Keep Well-Watered


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.