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Astrantia, Great Masterwort 'Ruby Cloud'

Astrantiamajor

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Astrantia major by Equilibrium
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Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astrantia (ast-ran-tee-a)
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Species
major (MAY-jor)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Helena, Montana

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

CHIMACUM, Washington

North Bend, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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echoes
| February 2008 | positive

This plant has proven hardy in my zone 3 area. It is reported to come true from seed.

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Bellisgirl
Spokane, WA | February 2007 | positive

Ive had this particular plant for over four years now. I really love it. It has upright steams and unusual leaves. It has masses of lo...Read More

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