Astrantia, Great Masterwort 'Ruby Cloud'
Astrantia major
| Family: | Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Astrantia (ast-ran-tee-a) (Info) |
| Species: | major (MAY-jor) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Ruby Cloud |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
Foliage Color:
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)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple
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:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other details:
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
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 12, 2008, echoes wrote: This plant has proven hardy in my zone 3 area. It is reported to come true from seed. |
| Positive | On Feb 6, 2007, Bellisgirl from Spokane, WA wrote: 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 lovely dusty pink flowers. Flowers can be used in dried arrangements. I have mine planted in a partial shade area. Likes to be watered regularly when its hot out. |
