Blue Astrantia Seeds - Flower Plant

Blue Astrantia is a clump-forming perennial flowering plant grown for its distinctive pincushion-like blooms with soft blue tones and decorative bracts. It is suitable for cottage gardens, woodland gardens, borders, and mixed ornamental plantings. The plant performs best in cool to temperate climates with moist, well-drained soil and can grow in full sun in cooler regions or partial shade in warmer conditions. It is commonly used in ornamental landscapes for its textured flowers and long seasonal interest.

Features

• Clump-forming perennial flowering plant
• Produces pincushion-like blue-toned blooms
• Suitable for borders, cottage, and woodland gardens
• Adapted to cool and temperate climates
• Performs well in moist, well-drained soil
• Suitable for pollinator-friendly garden plantings
• Provides seasonal ornamental interest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Astrantia major
• Common Name (US): Masterwort
• Seed Type / Variety: Blue Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 4-7
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February-April and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21-60 days; benefits from cold stratification in consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain evenly moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: 18-36 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart