Astrantia major 'Alba'

Also Known As

White Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-9b

Astrantia major 'Alba' plant details

Astrantia major 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrantia major 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia major 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of tiny florets surrounded by wide bracts give a star-like effect to these delicate white woodland-edge flowers topping, on 2-3' stems, their attractive deeply-divided foliage. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Green-tipped white bracts (the ruffed collar), and pink and white center pin cushions will sparkle in the shade garden. It colonizes but uses good manners. And it will even survive periods of dry shade in late summer, too!