Star of Magic Masterwort

Astrantia major 'Star of Magic' PP #26,893

Pronunciation: ast-ran-tee-a MAY-jor
SKU #45029
3-9

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly to maintain moist soil.
SIZE: Reaches 20 to 24 in. tall, 18 to 22 in. wide, in bloom.
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Description This exceptionally hardy woodland perennial provides multiple seasons of color, blooming in late spring and again in fall, showing off its variegated white and green foliage in-between. The purple-red flowers are held high above the foliage on strong stems, making a fantastic cut flower, fresh or dried. Herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Late spring, reblooming in fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container, Edging
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Variegated
Companion Plants Heuchera (Heuchera), Cranesbill (Geranium), Columbine (Aquilegia), Anemone (Anemone)
Care Instructions Provide moist soil, rich in organic matter. Best bloom with morning sun and dappled shade the rest of the day. Deadhead to the base of the flower stem. Can be divided in early spring or early fall, if desired.
History This variety was discovered in 2006 as a naturally occurring branch mutation of Astrantia 'Star of Beauty'.
Details
DescriptionThis exceptionally hardy woodland perennial provides multiple seasons of color, blooming in late spring and again in fall, showing off its variegated white and green foliage in-between. The purple-red flowers are held high above the foliage on strong stems, making a fantastic cut flower, fresh or dried. Herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeLate spring, reblooming in fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsHeuchera (Heuchera), Cranesbill (Geranium), Columbine (Aquilegia), Anemone (Anemone)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide moist soil, rich in organic matter. Best bloom with morning sun and dappled shade the rest of the day. Deadhead to the base of the flower stem. Can be divided in early spring or early fall, if desired.
History
HistoryThis variety was discovered in 2006 as a naturally occurring branch mutation of Astrantia 'Star of Beauty'.

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