Great Masterwort

Astrantia major

annual0.6×0.5 mzone 4–9partial shade

Profile

Family: Apiaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 0.6 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 20 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 4–9
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: moist – very wet
pH: 5.5 – 8
Synonyms: Great Masterwort, Pink Masterwort

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Growing

Astrantia major prefers a partly shaded site with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. The plant needs regular watering, especially on hot days, and benefits from organic feeding in spring. Propagation is by division in spring or by sowing with cold stratification. After flowering, remove spent flower heads to prolong the flowering period.

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