Astrantia major
Great Masterwort
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Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Description
Astrantia major, common name great masterwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to central and eastern Europe. Growing to 90 cm (35 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) broad, it is an herbaceous perennial, much used in gardens.
Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Blooming
Blooms umbels of 5-petaled flowers in colors such as deep purple-red and rose-pink. The flowers are surrounded by papery bracts.
Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Growth
Clump-forming perennials. Masterworts do well in full sun or partial shade, but some varieties, such as A. major 'Sunningdale Veriegated', may need full sun to produce the best leaf colors. Astrantia flourish in woodland gardens, on streambanks, or in a moist border.The flowerheads are appropriate for cutting and make nice additions to dried flower ensembles.
Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Planting
Seeds can be sown in containers when they are ripe. Divide the plants in spring.
Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Pest
Prone to aphids, slugs, snails, gray mold and mildew.
Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Interesting facts
Astrantia is native to the alpine woods and meadows from Europe to Western Asia. The name, Astrantia, refers to the flowerheads, but there is some confusion whether it comes from a corruption of the latin name for ostriches, for their plume-like feathers, or from the latin word for stars, aster.
Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) - Soil and irrigation
Masterworts require regular irrigation and do best in soils that are rich in organic matter. Many variants of A. major are tolerant of dry conditions.
