Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Red'
Masterwort
Photo courtesy of Ball Seed
- Star like whorls of deep red flowers with dark tips
- Accented by prominent maroon lance shaped bracts
- Long bloom season with rebloom potential
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Partial 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: 12-24 in
Bloom Color: Purple, Red
Zone: 4-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Disease Resistant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
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.