ABBEY ROAD MASTERWORT
ABBEY ROAD MASTERWORT
Zone - 4-7
Description -
With its striking rich ruby-maroon flowers that are accented with a white base, this is truly one of the prettiest Astrantias available. This new introduction is noted for its great vigor, its free-flowering trait, and for producing attractive large deep green leaves. It will bloom from early to late summer, reaching 12 to 16 inches with flower stalks being 25 inches tall. This herbaceous clump-forming perennial prefers moist well-drained rich organic soil in part sun/light shade.
Key Benefits
A dome of tiny florets with a collar form unusual deep reddish-purple flowers on black stems. Basal, divided foliage spreads by underground runners to form a dense clump. Ideal in the perennial border, along streams or naturalized under trees. Herbaceous.
Time of Flowering
Deep reddish-purple flowers in early summer, reblooms
Average Landscape Size
Low, mounding foliage spreads to 2 ft., flower stems to 28 in. tall.
Water Needs
Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy.
Sun Exposure
Full to partial sun
Cold Hardiness
-30 to -20 F