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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Astrantia major alba
Masterwort White
Flower Colors
Description
A herbaceous perennial with leaves palmately divided and stems bearing branching umbels of small neat pale greenish white pincushion flowers with a ruff of greenish bracts in summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
ClumpingUpright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensGravel gardenPrairie plantingCut flowersFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS7536J | €4.82 | |
| VS7536P | €3.86 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.