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Astrantia sp., Masterwort

Astrantia sp.

Masterwort
Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae
Origin: Europe
USDA Zone: 4-7?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Herbaceous perennial which has branched heads of neat pincushion flowers surrounded by a ruff of greenish white bracts in summer. It does best in a moist soil and will make good ground cover if planted as a group.





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