Astrantia major 'Star of Treasure' | masterwort

Astrantia major is beautiful member of the carrot family with pretty, paper-like flowers that appear in late spring and persist through early autumn. It will self-seed when happy and is capable for forming large drifts in the woodland or shade garden. Prefers moist, rich, friable soil.

'Star of Treasure' has lobed green leaves and reddish-pink flowers.

Fun fact: The word wort at the end of common plant names usually denotes that the plant had some health benefit (though it sometimes means that a plant looks like a part of the human body). Majorwort was used to treat a great many ailments from the common cold to gout.

Growing tips:

• Cut to ground directly after flowering and expect a new crop of flowers soon after.
• Plants can take up to five years to reach full size.

syn. Astrantia helleborifolia

Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Apiaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 24 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil Conditions: moist, well-drained
Bloom Time: June to July
Bloom Color: reddish-pink with some white tipping
Native Range: Europe