Astrantia Star of Beauty

Star of Beauty is a spectacular patented purple-red Astrantia. Its flowers have a pin-cushion center of white, loaded with lavender-tipped mini-quills. Dainty size, but very eye-grabbing. Good for cutting or drying. Blooms all Summer in a semi-shaded, moist area. Tolerates somewhat more dryness than ordinary Astrantias. Astrantias may need more than one season to fully establish, but are otherwise very long-living plants, capable of producing thick clumps. Botanical name: Astrantia major 'Star of Beauty' Form: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-9  Flower Color: Purple-red  Foliage type: Basal leaves have 3 to 7 lobes and toothed segments. Cauline leaves are heavily lobed, lanceolate-shaped with a trilobed apex Bloom time: May-September  Height: 24 inches Spread: 20 inches Light requirements: Semi-shade  Plant depth: One inch of soil over root See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Tips and Growing Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library for more growing tips.As