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Masterful Masterworts

23/7/2014

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Do you recognize this summer beauty?  This long-blooming, sturdy plant is Astrantia major, commonly called masterwort.  It's a tried-and-true garden ornamental that is worth adding to your garden.
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Astrantia major
This Potpourri highlights Astrantia major with a nice introductory article by Tod Boland, a Canadian research horticulturist at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden. 

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Cultivation details
Height:  24 inches
Spread:  24 inches (non-invasive)
Light:  Prefers part to full shade
Soil:  Grows best in moist soil with plenty of organic material; requires more frequent watering during times of drought
Fertilize 1–2 times a year for best growth
Hardiness:   Zone 4 (requires a sheltered micro-climate in the northern garden)
Notes: Excellent cut flower and dried flower

View the impressive range of Astrantia cultivars at Perennials.com


Photo credits: 
First image of Astrantia major - therebloomsagarden.com
Second image of Astrantia major -
Enrico Blasutto via Wikipedia, Creative Commons
More articles by Tod Boland on Dave's Garden
Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden


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