Abbey Road Masterwort
Astrantia major 'Abbey Road' PP #14,961
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Keep soil consistently moist.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | as-TRAN-tee-uh MAY-jor |
|---|---|
| Lore | Masterwort is a medicinal plant dating back to the middle ages when it was recommended for "the bite of a rabid dog". Though not a contemporary remedy, it's camphor-like oil led to its suggested uses for a half dozen different ailments. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Low, mounding foliage spreads to 24 in. with flower stems to 28 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Early to Late Summer |
| Design Ideas | The old fashioned casual looks of masterwort is exceptional in cottage and country gardens where it first got its start. An exceptional choice for partially shaded beds where it can spread and sprawl. Exploit its preferences for damp spots in and around tree groves. Blends very naturally into large stands of grasses in wild gardens. Long preferred for stream banks and rock strewn water features. This new cultivar was bred to produce in cutting gardens were its blooms resemble strawflowers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Groundcover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Companion Plants | Sedge (Carex); Cranesbill (Geranium); Foam Flower (Tiarella); Columbine (Aquilegia); Red Valerian (Centranthus) |
Prefers moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant