Lesser Masterwort

Astrantia minor

annual0.3×0.3 mzone 3–8light shade

Profile

Family: Apiaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 0.3 m
Spread: 0.3 m
Growth: slow
Lifespan: 10 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 3–8
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: moist – very wet
pH: 6 – 8
Synonyms: Lesser Masterwort

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 uses2 of 10

Growing

Astrantia minor prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade but tolerates drier conditions. Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or by division in spring. Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth. It thrives in temperate climates and mountainous regions with fresh alpine and subalpine soil.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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